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08/07/2004
Police launch blitz on alcohol-related crime
A new campaign to clamp down on alcohol-related violence and disorder has begun across England and Wales today.
Alcohol-related violence is cited by one-in-four people as being a problem in their area and accounts for 44% of all violent crime.
The campaign will involve police in 77 areas including Cardiff, Brighton, Kingston and Blackpool.
Police and Trading Standards will have the power to close rowdy premises for 24 hours. People who are drunk and disorderly face £40 fixed penalty notices.
Under-18s will be used in sting operations in off licences, supermarkets, bars and clubs. Those off-licences, bars and clubs who break the law face being named and shamed after conviction.
Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said: "If you sell to underage drinkers, if you promote violent and anti-social behaviour, you're not going to get away with it and we will use a raft of powers shut down your premises.
"We're also aiming to kick start a culture change where it will be less accepted by society for young men and women to go out and drink until they can't remember who they are, to start fights in taxi queues, and cause violent, drink-fuelled scenes."
The government will work closely with the police, drinks industry and local councils to "reclaim our town and city centres for decent, law abiding citizens", the Minister said.
(gmcg)
Alcohol-related violence is cited by one-in-four people as being a problem in their area and accounts for 44% of all violent crime.
The campaign will involve police in 77 areas including Cardiff, Brighton, Kingston and Blackpool.
Police and Trading Standards will have the power to close rowdy premises for 24 hours. People who are drunk and disorderly face £40 fixed penalty notices.
Under-18s will be used in sting operations in off licences, supermarkets, bars and clubs. Those off-licences, bars and clubs who break the law face being named and shamed after conviction.
Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said: "If you sell to underage drinkers, if you promote violent and anti-social behaviour, you're not going to get away with it and we will use a raft of powers shut down your premises.
"We're also aiming to kick start a culture change where it will be less accepted by society for young men and women to go out and drink until they can't remember who they are, to start fights in taxi queues, and cause violent, drink-fuelled scenes."
The government will work closely with the police, drinks industry and local councils to "reclaim our town and city centres for decent, law abiding citizens", the Minister said.
(gmcg)
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