Police plan ‘visible armed presence’ as Liverpool hosts Eurovision Song Contest

A “visible armed presence” will be in place as tens of thousands of music fans descend on Liverpool for the competition, which will culminate with the grand final on Saturday May 13

Police in Merseyside are preparing for their biggest ever operation ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest (Peter Byrne/PA)

Thu, 04 May, 2023 - 14:58

Eleanor Barlow, PA

Police in Merseyside are preparing for their biggest ever operation ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest.

A “visible armed presence” will be in place as tens of thousands of music fans descend on Liverpool for the competition, which will culminate with the grand final on Saturday May 13.