 Police will target yobs who drink and cause trouble |
Extra officers are being drafted on to the streets of Tyne and Wear as police prepare for a crackdown on drunks. The Party's Over Campaign saw drunk and disorderly arrests in the Northumbria Police area rise by almost a third.
But with many pubs and clubs aiming to take advantage of later licensing hours from next week, police said they need to be even tougher on disorder.
A new campaign, Don't Spoil The Party, is launched on Tuesday by police to keep peace on the streets.
During the summer blitz 10,000 people were arrested for drunkenness and disorderly behaviour in the region.
'Must stop'
Chief Constable Michael Craik said the latest initiative was a continuation of a zero-tolerance policy.
He said: "This time we are targeting behaviour which is not just irresponsible but is also illegal.
"Pubs, clubs, shops, off-licences and supermarkets who sell alcohol to kids or drunk people are breaking the law and must stop or face the consequences.
"We showed over the summer how a co-ordinated campaign against drinking and alcohol-fuelled disorder delivers real results."
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