The Police cop out of Irish date on comeback tour

REUNITED pop group The Police appear to have snubbed their Irish fans yesterday when they confirmed dates and venues for the European leg of their world tour — and no gig here is planned.

The ’80’s band, best known for such hits as ‘‘Roxanne,’’ ‘‘Message in a Bottle’’ and ‘‘Every Breath You Take,’’ kick-off the reunion tour in Europe at the Globe Arena, Stockholm on August 29.

The band’s first British show since 1986’s Synchronicity Tour will take place at Twickenham on September 8. Further shows are scheduled for arenas in Birmingham and Manchester.