Strathclyde police said on Friday they were taking over responsibility for security at Olympic venues in Glasgow from G4S as concerns continued over the firm's staff shortages. The police force said it was taking over "primary responsibility for security at Olympic venues" including the Hampden Park football stadium. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) also confirmed it was to send a small team of officers to Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium for mens' football matches.
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