Heritage fears over Rolling Stones show at Rome’s Circus Maximus

Conservationists in Rome are worried that a concert by the Rolling Stones in the city's Circus Maximus could pose a threat to the fragile ruins of the ancient chariot racing stadium.

The British rockers, who played in Macau earlier this month, are set to perform for 65,000 fans on June 22.

The influx of spectators has raised concerns among heritage officials, who warned of "unpredictable consequences" and possible "acts of vandalism" in a "very fragile" area.

The office of archaeological supervisors said: "The choice of the Circus Maximus for the Rolling Stones concert brings a measure of risk for the heritage of the area that is not only heightened but also hard to predict."

It called for an "extraordinary security plan" to be put in place to protect historical sites.

But it is not just the Rolling Stones who are bringing huge crowds to the city.