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We're getting closer and closer to Eurovision each day and the shape of the song contest is beginning to reveal itself. It was never going to be simple, and a massive operation is underway behind the scenes to make sure it goes as it should, and as safely as it should with a huge Merseyside Police operation underway.
Jonny Humphries spoke to the head of protective security operations at Merseyside Police about their operation - involving 5,500 police officers, many specifically trained - and how they intend to keep the public safe from any potential threats.
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This year Eurovision will be protected by a ring of police officers - 5,500 in fact - protecting the competition and its fans from potential threats. The terror alert across the whole of the UK is currently 'substantial' though Merseyside Police say there is currently no known specific threat to the song competition, still a massive protective operation is underway.
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