Alcohol problem: Policing solutions to night-time economy

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Alcohol problem: Policing solutions to night-time economy

As Manchester's political leaders come under pressure to tackle cost of 24-hour drinking, a report warns policing resources are not sufficient to deal with the fallout. Josh Loeb reports.

Date - 27th August 2014
By - Josh Loeb - Police Oracle

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Resourcing of police teams has not kept pace with the proliferation of pubs, clubs and bars in a city where alcohol and drug related crime has sparked alarm, a report has warned. Manchester has been flagged as an alcohol "action area" by...

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