A strategic review is to be held into policing at next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Around 3,000 athletes from 74 different countries will descend on the city for the event, which will take place from July 23 to August 2.

The games return to Glasgow for the second time in just over a decade following the success of the 2014 edition.

Ahead of the event, details of a review by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland into policing arrangements have been announced.

Under Operation Lannair, the force will not only police next year’s Games, but also the King’s Baton relay journey through Scotland.

HMICS will conduct a strategic review to look at how prepared Police Scotland is to help deliver a safe and successful Games.

A Terms of Reference published by HMICS says they will “

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