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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Appeal for under 21 alcohol ban
Off-licences in areas of Sunderland have been urged not to sell alcohol to those under 21 at weekends.

The move comes after complaints about drink-related disorder in the Plains Farm, Silksworth, Doxford Park and Farringdon area.

So far 10 off-licences in the areas have pledged not to sell booze to people under 21 on Friday and Saturday.

Northumbria Police are urging a further nine off-licences in the area to sign up to the challenge 21 campaign.

It is illegal for those aged under 18 to purchase alcohol.
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