LEEDS United star’s Land Rover crashed into a police car outside the club’s stadium ahead of tonight’s crucial play-off semi-final.
A car belonging to Charlie Cresswell, 21, was involved in the crash outside Elland Road just hours before his side took on Norwich.
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Scene outside Elland Road Credit: © YappApp
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Charlie Cresswell plays for Leeds Credit: Kenny Ramsay
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Debris scattered on the road next to the club box office Credit: © YappApp
The defender, who also played for England U21s, is believed to have been driving the vehicle at the time.
Pictures from the scene show a Land Rover Defender and a badly damaged West Yorkshire Police patrol car.
The accident happened while the players were supposed to report to the field this morning ahead of the second leg.
Emergency services arrived at the scene, near the club’s box office, shortly before 10:15 a.m.
The police confirmed that the officer suffered minor injuries in the accident.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman added: “At 10.13am today (Thursday) police were called to a collision involving a police car and a Land Rover Defender on Elland Road, Leeds.
“The officer was treated for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.”
The force says investigations into the circumstances of the collision are “ongoing”.
It comes as Leeds prepare for their biggest game of the season tonight, with the chance to play at Wembley and keep their hopes of a return to the League alive.
A goalless first leg in Norwich set up a crucial second leg in Leeds with both teams looking to grab a guaranteed Premier League place.
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Leeds had one goal controversially disallowed after Junior Firp’s goal was ruled offside.
The Peacocks are now favorites to do the job at Elland Road on Thursday night after a poor record away from home this season.
Preston-born Cresswell was a regular substitute for Daniel Farke’s side but struggled to get minutes on the pitch.
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The football player was part of the English U21 national team that won the European Under-21 Championship in 2023.
Leeds United have been contacted for comment.
Two arrested after ‘Leeds United fan slashed’ outside stadium after Norwich City game
Author: Harry Goodwin
TWO people have been arrested after a Leeds fan was allegedly slashed outside Norwich City’s ground.
A Leeds fan in his sixties was attacked outside Carrow Road after this afternoon’s Championship play-off semi-final.
The man was allegedly hit and suffered a cut on his chin when an object was thrown at him.
He was seen by paramedics at the scene and did not require further medical attention.
An elderly man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of committing an assault on GBH and taken in for questioning.
Another 50-year-old man was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of assaulting an ambulance worker.
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The police station was injured in the accidentCredit: © YappApp
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Cresswell in action for England U21sCredit: Getty
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