The figures show that £28.15 million was spent on overtime for officers in 2024/25, as well as an additional £3.4 million for other police staff.

It is a combined 10% rise on the previous year but has dropped from 2022/23 when there was a major policing operation following the death of the Queen.

There are growing concerns about this year’s bill after President Donald Trump ’s recent visit to Scotland as well as the demands of events such as the sold-out Oasis run at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh .

SPF general secretary David Kennedy said: “As demand on policing continues to increase – whether through major events, public safety operations, or everyday calls for service – there simply are not enough officers to meet the workload within normal working hours.

“The reality is that

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