Armed Forces called in to help provide security at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

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Officials said the deployment of hundreds of military personnel has been 'long-planned', despite saying last month the army could be brought in as a 'plan B'

said the deployment of hundreds of military personnel has been “long-planned”, as around 1,000 members of the Armed Forces are expected to participate in the Games.

A “Venue Assistance Force ” made up of regular military personnel and reservists from regiments across the UK will support the He said: “This joint approach to security has always been an important part of the overall security plan. We know there’s often a real interest in the military being involved with security of events but it’s standard practice for them to be part of the planning and delivery of events of this scale.

He said: “Alongside our elite athletes in Birmingham will be hundreds of their Armed Forces colleagues, deployed to help ensure the Games run as smoothly and securely as possible.”

 

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