Don’t let your night out end in a criminal record

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News: Latest - distributed around Yorkshire June 20, 2016 02:08:46 PM


Imagine this, you’re out with your mates, happy and tipsy, then things start to get loud and then aggressive before finally, something gets damaged. You’re arrested, and now you’re facing community service.


The impact this could have on your life, from work to personal relationships, is massive and committing antisocial behaviour, or any kind of violent crime, could have life changing consequences.


That’s the message South Yorkshire Police is broadcasting throughout the Euro 2016 football tournament.


Don’t let your night out end in a criminal record, ensure you have ‘no regrets’ as you watch the football over the coming weeks.


Superintendent Colin McFarlane, force lead for antisocial behaviour and violent crime, said: “Thousands of people have no doubt been enjoying the Euros already and may have been doing so with friends at the pub or having a few drinks at home.


“We of course want people to enjoy themselves, but we also want people to remember that alcohol can leave you vulnerable in many ways.


“Not only does it impair your judgement and awareness but it can also make you an easy target for crime.


“Drinking alcohol can also make people more like to commit antisocial and violent behaviour.


“This can have devastating impacts on not only your own life, but on other people’s lives too.


“Think about your behaviour and how much alcohol you’re consuming, make sure you know your limits.


“Committing antisocial behaviour or a violent crime could lead to a fine, a criminal behaviour order or even a prison sentence.


“Being drunk is not an excuse for criminal behaviour and you will be dealt with in the same way as any other offender.”


Incidents of antisocial behaviour tend to increase over the weekend when most people are out, with a concentrated peak between 11pm-1am. Alcohol is often the common factor here - make sure you don’t wake up with more than a hangover.


Always call 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress. For non-emergencies, please call 101 or report an incident online at southyorks.police.uk/reportcrime.


For more information on antisocial behaviour please visit southyorks.police.uk/antisocialbehaviour




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