Security heightened as Summer Sessions starts

RESTRICTIONS and extra security were being put in place on the Hoe during the four-day Plymouth Summer Sessions festival which got underway last night.

- By WILLIAM TELFORD

Plymouth City Council put up signs saying “access to Hoe Park will be restricted” and that additional security measures will be taken to protest the war memorial.

Meanwhile, the police said there would be “high visibility patrols” and an increased police presence around the Hoe.

The force said bags would be checked and warned people not to turn up drunk.

Inspector Greg Bridgett, who leads the neighbourhood officers in the Plymouth Hoe area, said: “Our officers will be taking part in high visibility patrols and engaging with local residents, as well as the many visitors and tourists that the city attracts in the summer.

“Road closures will be in place for these events and we would ask people to allow extra time for their journeys. Please use public transport whenever possible, make sure your mobile phone is charged and arrange a meeting place with friends as you may not be familiar with the local area.