Olympic security alert over tutu man

An urgent security review is under way today after a fan managed to disturb an Olympic event in front of millions of TV viewers.

Divers were stunned as the barechested man, wearing a blue tutu and leggings, appeared on one of the boards just as they were about to plunge into the water. He stood next to them on an adjoining board for nearly a minute before landing in the Olympic pool.

A security guard dived into the water to apprehend the young fan, who had an advertising slogan written on his chest in large black lettering.

The announcer said over the PA system: "Ladies and gentlemen, please do not encourage him."

But then, as security guards grappled with the man, the announcer added: "I suppose we should give him a round of applause."

Although some saw the lighter side of the incident, Olympic organisers will view it as a serious security breach, raising a number of questions over the multi-million-pound "ring of steel" around the event.

The International Olympic Committee will attempt to discover how the man got into the complex and was able to climb the stairs up to the diving board without being stopped, despite his colourful attire.

The incident raised tension around the swimming complex and onlookers were manhandled by security guards as police arrested the culprit and hurried him away for interview.