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OPERATIONAL BRIEF: LIVERPOOL

STATUS: MEDIUM RISK
Last Updated: 1100 HRS|Author: Local Scout
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Fan Safety Score
78
Physical Safety
90•VERY SAFE
Theft Protection
50•MODERATE
Scams
50•MODERATE
Police Reliability
85•GOOD

LAST UPDATED: 04/11 12:00 AM

AVG BEER

Liverpool is cheaper than London. Pints £5.50–£7.50. Stadiums cashless (£6.50). Alcohol banned in view of pitch.

LAST UPDATED: N/A

FORECAST

9°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

8°C - 10.6°C

LAST UPDATED: 05/11 8:00 AM

UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN LIVERPOOL

06 NOV20:00
Everton FC vs Coventry City FCPremier League
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22 NOV16:30
Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FCPremier League
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29 NOV12:00
Everton FC vs Liverpool FCPremier League
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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium access – Anfield

GETTING TO THE GROUND

Anfield: 917 Express Bus from City or Soccerbus from Sandhills. Everton (Bramley-Moore): Merseyrail to Sandhills + Shuttle/Walk.

Warning: Public transport is the only viable option. Taxis are scarce post-match.

Away fans in Anfield Road Stand (Lower and Upper tiers). Entry via Anfield Road end. Modern facilities.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A5
  • Laptops
  • Glass bottles

CRITICAL

Strict 'No Bag' policy (A5 size max). No storage. Cashless.

Exit routes & evacuation

Police cordon leads to Arkles Lane for coaches.

Exit via Anfield Road gates to the coach park.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) / Manchester (MAN)

Transfer

LPL: 500 Express bus (35 mins). MAN: Train to Lime St (1h).

Tip

Manchester is often better for international flights.

RECOMMENDED ZONE

Baltic Triangle (Modern bars/food) or Mathew Street (Beatles/Nightlife). Royal Albert Dock for scenic drinks.

RECOMMENDED

Baltic Triangle offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Williamson Square / Mathew Street

Central and near the 917 bus terminal. Popular for pre-match singing.

POLICE PROFILE

EXPERIENCED

Merseyside Police are highly experienced. Engagement heavy. PSPO prohibits street drinking near Anfield.