14/04/2010
Adults 'Fuelling' Underage Drink
Police in Stockport have warned adults not to fuel anti-social behaviour.
One adult was caught on CCTV buying alcohol and handing it to young people outside an off-licence, Greater Manchester Police said.
Officers are now using the CCTV images to trace him. He will then be given an £80 fixed penalty notice.
Police Constable Richard O’Brien, from the Stockport West Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Residents tell us that anti-social behaviour is their main priority and it is something we are working to tackle. It is illegal to buy alcohol for those underage and I would urge adults to ignore young people who may try to persuade them to buy drink on their behalf.
"Alcohol contributes to a great deal of anti-social behaviour in the area and adults who buy it for young people are only adding to the problem."
(PR/GK)
One adult was caught on CCTV buying alcohol and handing it to young people outside an off-licence, Greater Manchester Police said.
Officers are now using the CCTV images to trace him. He will then be given an £80 fixed penalty notice.
Police Constable Richard O’Brien, from the Stockport West Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Residents tell us that anti-social behaviour is their main priority and it is something we are working to tackle. It is illegal to buy alcohol for those underage and I would urge adults to ignore young people who may try to persuade them to buy drink on their behalf.
"Alcohol contributes to a great deal of anti-social behaviour in the area and adults who buy it for young people are only adding to the problem."
(PR/GK)
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