Fears Trump visit will stretch Scotland's police

Officers voice concern as US president set to fly in

- By Katrine Bussey and Craig Paton

US President Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland will “undoubtedly stretch” police resources, a senior officer has warned.

Chief Superintendent Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (Asps), said the visit would require a “significant operation across the country over many days”.

His comments come in the wake of similar concerns from the Scottish Police Federation (SPF), the body that represents rank and file officers.

But First Minister John Swinney has insisted policing will not be put in a “detrimental position”.

Mr Trump is due to arrive on Friday for a five-day private visit to his golf resorts in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire.

During his time in Scotland he will meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Mr Swinney.

Mr Hay said: “The private visit of President Donald Trump will require the police service of Scotland to plan for and deliver a significant operation across the country over many days.

“This will undoubtedly stretch all our resources from local policing to specialist and support functions.”