Olympic Torch Relay, Bangor
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Olympic Torch Relay, Bangor
Image: © Rossographer Taken: 3 Jun 2012
The torch relay on the Bryansburn Road in Bangor. The torch arrives! A relay runner heads towards Bangor town centre. The men in grey running alongside are officers from the Metropolitan Police Service. According to the service: "As the host city police force, the Met will be providing a torch security team, who are responsible for the integrity, safety and security of the Olympic and Paralympic Flames and the torchbearer who is holding the Flame. A Torch Security Team will provide the immediate protection to the Flame and the torchbearer throughout the Relays."
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