Armed police to patrol music festival

Armed police will patrol near the new TRNSMT music festival this weekend as security is increased following recent attacks in London and Manchester.

Police said there is no specific intelligence suggesting a threat to the event in Glasgow and the move is standard practice given the current security level of “severe”.

They urged people not to bring bags larger than an A3 sheet of paper and warned anyone with a bag should expect to be searched.

Radiohead, Kasabian, Biffy Clyro and The Kooks are among the bands on the line-up for the festival on Glasgow Green.

Staged by DF Concerts, the non-camping event was created after it was announced T in the Park will “take a break” this year as organisers look to resolve issues around its recent move to a new site in Perthshire.

The music festival will run from tomorrow to Sunday.