Security around the England and Australia dressing rooms was increased briefly during the final day of the Edgbaston Test.

Following unspecified advice from the local authorities, extra stewards were posted around the pavilion at lunch, but things returned to normal within the first hour of the afternoon session.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We can confirm there was a short security alert at Edgbaston this afternoon. Officers at the scene investigated and found this to be nothing of concern. The incident has now been declared safe.

"This is a high-profile event and there are enough officers at the location to ensure the safety of the crowd. Police are expected to be vigilant around any security alert."