Counter-terrorism officers urge fans to be vigilant but stress no specific threat has been made,.
Fans attending Rugby League World Cup matches are being urged to be vigilant by counter-terrorism police.
Though no specific threat has been made, Counter Terrorism Policing North East said supporters should "trust their instincts" and report anything suspicious to stewards or police.Games will also be staged at stadiums across England. Temporary Det Ch Supt Peter Craig said: "We're working closely with organisers and local police forces to make sure that everything is in place to protect people; whether they have tickets to a game or planning a trip to a nearby pub to soak up the atmosphere."We need fans to trust their instincts. If you're not sure about something, tell a steward or a police officer, and they will do the rest.
Tournament director Dean Hardman, said thousands of fans would be attending the tournament's 61 matches and they had a "role to play" in ensuring safety.Arrive early and be patient for extra security measures to help prevent delaysNot leave bags unattended and never agree to look after someone else's bag, no matter how plausible their storyIn the North East and Yorkshire, games will be held in Newcastle, Leeds, Doncaster, Hull, Sheffield, Middlesbrough, Huddersfield and York.
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