The PSNI has confirmed they will be deploying its officers to assist with the state funeral for The Queen.
Preparations are still underway for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, which will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19, at 11am.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected in the capital and police forces across the country - including Northern Ireland - have responded to a request from the Metropolitan Police for 'mutual aid' - extra police officers to ensure security for a huge national event.
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The PSNI has sent a number of officers to assist the huge security required.
The visiting officers are being used to stand on fixed points or to head out on patrol, frequently clocking up twelve hours for a single shift.
In a statement, Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd, said: “The Police Service of Northern Ireland has been requested to support the national policing operation.
“ We will be meeting those requests in full during this time of official national mourning.”
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