2,500 officers to assist in security measures during Obama visit

Czech police have begun preparing security measures for next month’s EU-US summit in the Czech capital, which will include a visit by US President Barack Obama. On Thursday police president Oldřich Martinů revealed that around 2,500 officers would assist in areas. He added that the planned measures by Czech officials were being consulted with the US. The framework is not expected to exceed measures in place, for example, during the 2007 visit by Mr Obama’s predecessor George W. Bush. Barack Obama, the 44th US president, will visit the Czech Republic on April 4th and 5th.

Prague residents have been warned to expect traffic restrictions, with key areas, such as Prague Castle, to be closed off.