English and Northern Irish officers to be deployed in Scotland for Trump's visit
The US President will visit both of his golf courses in Scotland – Turnberry in Ayrshire and Menie in Aberdeenshire – between July 25 and 29.
The President will meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer while in Aberdeen, while plans are being put in place for Trump to meet First Minister John Swinney, according to the Scottish Government.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed 'a number of officers' will be arriving in Scotland, with the cost of deployment being paid for by Police Scotland.
A spokesperson from the force said: 'A number of officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland will travel to Scotland in the coming days to support Police Scotland colleagues in the planning and safe delivery of policing around the US presidential visit.
'The deployment follows a request for mutual aid via the National Police Co-ordination Centre (NPoCC).
'The full cost of the deployment will be recovered from Police Scotland.'
Durham and Cheshire constabularies confirmed that they also received a request from Police Scotland and will be providing support during Trump's first visit to the country since being voted in for a second term.
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