Mercedes parts helped police in Scotland to keep an eye on things at this year’s T in the Park music festival.

The smart fortwo was used by the Tayside officers to move between different sites at the event and, as a result, it is to be trialled by other forces north of the border.

Tayside Police fleet manager Graham Strachan said the vehicle is "highly visible" and was good for helping maintain presence at the gigs.

Its eco-friendly credentials were also noted. Mr Strachan explained emissions and fuel consumption are currently two priority issues for the authorities.

Mercedez-Benz UK corporate development manager for the north Iain Macpherson also commented on the suitability of smarts, suggesting people "genuinely warm" to them.

"[They are] ideal for community roles – whether general patrol work or visiting local schools, youth groups and neighbourhood watches," he added.

T in the Park took place from July 10th to 12th in Balado, Kinross-shire.

Artists who performed included Blur, Kings of Leon, The Killers and Razorlight.

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