GMP supporting partners and organisers as Brit Awards comes to Manchester

Manchester will welcomes the Brit Awards to the city for the first time in its near-fifty year history today (28 February), and a comprehensive planning operation has been put in place to help the event run safely and smoothy.

The event, which will be held at the Co-Op Live, will see A-listers descend on the city to celebrate music over the last year, with fans also in attendance to see live performances on the night.

As part of this, Greater Manchester Police have worked in close conjunction with organisers from both the venue and awards team, with dedicated officers being put in place to assist security teams.

They will be there to provide security, reassurance and assistance to all – whether you’re a singer collecting an award or a fan enjoying the momentous occasion.

Our local neighbourhood team have worked closely with the council and local people to discuss any issues that have arisen, while specialist operations teams have thorough plans for any problems they may encounter.

Operation Servator officers have been deployed in the weeks leading up to the event – with their aim being at disrupting criminal activity and providing a reassuring presence.

You can read more about their work here: Project Servator | Greater Manchester Police

Chief Superintendent John-Paul Ruffle, from Greater Manchester Police, said: “We have welcomed numerous huge music events to Greater Manchester over the last year – from the ever-present Parklife to the MTV Music Awards– and each require a full and dedicated policing operation.

“Our officers are highly experienced at policing events of this nature and we have worked closely with organisers and partners to make sure there is minimum disruption.

“We will have a highly visible policing operation, with those officers happy to help you with whatever you need. We highly encourage fans and attendees to plan their journey well ahead of time, checking Transport for Greater Manchester for the most appropriate routes.

“We would always urge people to remain vigilant and for anyone who sees anything suspicious to report it to police or security immediately so we can act on it. If you’re unsure about anything at all, please do approach an officer.

“The Brit Awards is a huge event for Manchester and we look forward to welcoming everyone who is visiting the city as part of the wider celebrations.”