Bloomfield Road Stadium in Blackpool goes into lockdown following reports of ‘suspicious individual’

A suspicious individual was reported near the stadium - the permanent home of Blackpool FC since 1901 - on Thursday morning.

There were reports a man had been spotted with a BB gun, but this has not been confirmed.

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Lockdown procedures were subsequently initiated at the stadium as a precaution and in line with the club’s policy.

A spokesman for Bloomfield Road Stadium added: “An individual was detained nearby with security checks then completed before the stadium reopened.”

Lancashire Police were approached for comment.