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Promoting infection? Leeds United fans celebrate elevation to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years by throwing social distancing out the window to hug and dance at street party in the city

Thousands of Leeds United fans packed into the city centre this afternoon, leaving little room for social distancing as they celebrated promotion to the Premier League after a 16 year absence.

West Yorkshire Police was forced to arrest some fans as supporters packed close together, chanting songs and letting off flares in Millennium Square, following a 3-1 win over Derby County.

The crowd gathered just a short walk from Leeds General Infirmary, where NHS staff have been battling the coronavirus pandemic for months.

One celebrating fan had to be rushed to the hospital after he fell from a lamp post and broke his leg amid the celebrations.