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Road near Taylor Swift's Edinburgh gig CLOSED due to 'police incident'

07 June 2024 , 15:38
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Motorists and concert-goers in the area have been advised to use other routes
Motorists and concert-goers in the area have been advised to use other routes

A STREET close to the Taylor Swift concert venue has been locked down by cops.

Police have closed Westfield Road in Edinburgh, which is around 300 metres from Murrayfield Stadium.

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Cops have locked down Westfield Road in EdinburghCredit: Google Maps
The busy street is just 300 metres from Murrayfield Stadium where Taylor Swift fans have been flocking all day
The busy street is just 300 metres from Murrayfield Stadium where Taylor Swift fans have been flocking all dayCredit: PA
The pop superstar is set to kick-off her three-night run of shows this evening
The pop superstar is set to kick-off her three-night run of shows this eveningCredit: AFP

Officers rushed to the busy thoroughfare around 12.55pm after the alarm was raised.

Police received a report of a concern for a man at a property in the street.

Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.

Taylor Swift fans have been flocking to the national rugby stadium all day.

Cops have urged motorists and concert-goers in the area to use other routes.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Westfield Road is currently closed following a report of concern for a man at a property, which was reported at 12.55pm today.

"Officers are at the scene and enquiries to establish the circumstances are ongoing.

"Drivers and concert-goers are urged to use alternative routes."

Swifties who are heading to tonight's hotel anticipated concert have been advised to prepare for the weather.

Fortunately, there is no rain expected in the capital, but temperatures are set to drop.

Forecasters expect temperatures to stay in the low teens throughout today and into tomorrow.

BBC weatherwoman Judith Ralston said fans should wrap up if they are out in the open.

Paul Rodger

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