A 'visible armed presence' is expected in Liverpool as it prepares to host Eurovision, say police.
Drones will be restricted from flying above Liverpool during Eurovision, as police in Merseyside prepare for their biggest ever operation.Merseyside Police said restrictions affecting drones would be in place from 23:00 BST until 14 May, the day after the competition final.
Ch Insp Iain Wyke said: "Our policing plans for the Eurovision Song Contest take land, sea and air into consideration and these airspace restrictions, just like other security measures such as road closures or patrols on the River Mersey, are aimed at keeping people safe."Ch Supt Jonathan Davies, tactical commander for Eurovision 2023, said there were "unique challenges" because the event was being hosted on behalf of last year's winner, Ukraine.
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