Merseyside Police advice to fans attending No Art Festival

Thousands of music fans are due to enjoy the No Art festival at Otterspool Promenade today (Saturday 9 August).

The event will welcome up to 10,000 people to the park see artists including ANOTR, Bontan, Solomun and Toman.

Merseyside Police has been working with partners including the festival organisers, Liverpool City Council and MerseyTravel to ensure the event goes smoothly and visitors have a safe and memorable time.

Chief Inspector Dave Morgan, the police commander for the event, said: “Over recent years and even this summer, Liverpool has hosted many major concerts and events and visitors to the city have always been given a warm welcome. They have been able to enjoy all the sights and sounds this wonderful city has to offer, and I know the No Art festival will be no different.

“I want visitors and residents alike to feel reassured that a robust policing operation is in place to ensure everyone can enjoy the event safely.

“Festival goers and local residents can expect to see a visible police presence in and around Otterspool Prom, and I hope they will feel reassured that we are there to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and ultimately a safe time.

“Roads around the site and public transport to and from Otterspool Prom is expected to be very busy so please plan your journey, give yourself plenty of time and regularly check timetables.

“We want people to make sure their day is memorable for all the right reasons, and are asking people to take sensible steps to protect their own safety by not leaving their property, including bags and mobile phones, unattended and always keep valuables close.

“We know people will have a great time and look out for each other, and we have established strong links with the event organisers and security staff to help us identify crimes should they happen. We encourage everyone – residents, visitors, and staff – to stay vigilant and report anything they see that doesn’t feel right.

“We all have a role to play in keeping our community safe so please trust your instincts and never feel you are wasting our time – we will take all reports seriously. If you call or message us with information, we will do the rest.”

Report suspicious activity immediately to a police officer or member of staff. Or call the police on 101.

Alternatively, you can report anonymously via the website gov.uk/ACT. In an emergency, always call 999.

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