Alcohol ban is no answer; proper policing is


By David Green

6/08/2007

The alleged murder of Garry Newlove, after he challenged a gang of vandals, prompted Cheshire's Chief Constable, Peter Fahy, to call for stronger controls on alcohol.

The price should be increased, the legal age for drinking raised from 18 to 21, and drinking in the street banned. He went on: "We are doing everything we can, within our resources and powers."

First of all, the police are not doing everything they can. We have all seen the neighbours of Mr Newlove telling television cameras that there had been a problem with gangs for some time. What would a well-run police force do when told about a persistent problem with unruly youths?
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Contributor: Tom Colhurst
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