This year’s Links Market will be
supervised by G4S – the first time a private security firm has been contracted
to police the event.
Fife Constabulary, who has
previously provided security, has ensured that the same resources will be in
place to guarantee the safety and enjoyment of visitors. Police officers will
still be present for the duration of the six-day event, which begins on
Wednesday.
The Market has been marred with a
history of violence in the past, and is especially vulnerable to pickpockets.
Superintendent Andy Edmonston advises visitors to be careful during their stay.
“I am urging visitors to take
sensible precautions such as making sure they don’t leave valuables on open
display in their cars, including removing satellite navigation systems from
vehicles when parked.”
He also stressed the importance
that people be aware of the laws concerning alcohol consumption in public
spaces.
“(Fife Constabulary) will take
robust action against people found to be carrying and consuming alcohol in
public spaces... There will be a zero tolerance of any anti-social behaviour,
which could stop other people enjoying their annual day out at the Links
Market.”
The Links Market, which makes an
annual visit to Kirkcaldy, is the longest street fair in Europe and attracts on
average 100,000 visitors a year.
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