Merseyside Police confirmed it has a "plan in place" ahead of Liverpool FC's Champions League home match v Rangers.
Merseyside Police officers in charge of Liverpool's Champions League fixture have confirmed they have a "plan in place to ensure the match goes ahead smoothly". An email seen by the ECHO from Merseyside Police to Liverpool Nightlife CIC addressed concerns from Irish bars in the city centre ahead of the match.
The email response to the CIC stated Police Scotland said they did not consider there to be any risk towards Irish bars from the Rangers fans. The response added there will be "additional resources in the city the night before the game" and "a large number of officers on duty" on the day.
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Superintendent Dawn McNally, silver commander for the Rangers game, told the ECHO : "We have been working closely with Liverpool and Rangers football clubs and supporters' groups ahead of tomorrow night's match at Anfield. Merseyside Police has a history of successfully supporting large sporting events and a comprehensive policing plan is in place to ensure the match goes ahead smoothly and everyone attending has a safe and enjoyable time.
"The history between LFC and Rangers supporters is good but as with any high-profile European football match we will ensure there is an adequate number of officers in and around the city centre to monitor and engage with fans from both sides to ensure their safe passage to Anfield.
"Merseyside Police has also linked in with partners including Liverpool Football Club and Liverpool City Council to ensure the event passes smoothly and that there is minimum disruption and congestion to roads and pedestrians as well as local businesses."
The Scottish Daily Express reported Rangers fans do not have a designated supporter area but are recommended to head for Williamson Square or the Royal Albert Dock. Liverpool and Rangers have never met in a competitive match, with the last meeting a friendly during the 2011/12 season.
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