Eurovision protests spark counter-terrorism police patrols ahead of grand final

Police in Malmo have cracked down on their security forces in anticipation of a thousand strong pro-Palestinian demonstration, adjacent to the Malmo arena later this afternoon ahead of the Eurovision grand final this evening.

The Swedish city has been dominated by pro-Palestinian demonstrations, as Israel's contestant Eden Golan has progressed through to the final stage of the singing contest.

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