Police will use controversial stay facial recognition expertise to scan crowds in Cardiff metropolis centre for the beginning of Beyonce's UK tour.

The pop sensation will carry out on the capital's Principality Stadium as a part of her Renaissance World Tour - her first in seven years.

South Wales Police confirmed on Tuesday they are going to be utilizing stay facial recognition expertise "to support the policing" of the live performance.

The pressure mentioned facial recognition shouldn't be a situation of entry and it'll not be in use on the stadium.

It comes after it hailed the technology as "a force for good" final month.

The observe has beforehand faced opposition from campaigners who say victims and potential witnesses may very well be positioned on police watchlists.

Roads shall be 'very busy' for Beyonce go to

Commuters have additionally been urged to plan forward for journey disruption across the live performance.

Cardiff metropolis centre shall be closed from 4pm till midnight, the council has confirmed.

Officials count on the M4 and surrounding trunk roads to be "very busy".

Those who're attending the live performance have been suggested to reach on the stadium early to keep away from disappointment.

Gates open to the general public at 5pm.

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After her Cardiff efficiency, Beyonce shall be performing in Edinburgh on Saturday earlier than she travels to Sunderland after which to London - the place she's going to carry out 5 live shows on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.