Police cadets help to spread alcohol safety messages across Scarborough

The Scarborough CAP (Community Alcohol Partnership) is working hard to reduce youth alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour in the town.

Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Tesco are valued partners in this effort and support our mission, along with other businesses, off licences, support groups, North Yorkshire County Council, Scarborough Borough Council and Scarborough secondary schools.

On Saturday (5 March), PC Dave Flinton from the town hall-based Community Impact Team took a group of North Yorkshire Police cadets across the town to literally spread the messages outside local businesses and supermarkets.

The cadets used washable and non-permanent spray paint to raise awareness about the work of the partnership, promoting responsible attitudes towards alcohol, a safer environment for all, and warning about the proxy purchase of alcohol for under 18s.

Anyone caught buying alcohol for children could get a £90 on-the-spot fine or end up in court with a criminal record and an unlimited fine.

 

 

 

 

Reporting incidents

Scarborough CAP is urging residents to report any incident related to underage drinking, including the supply of it by adults.

• Please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room. Or email the local policing team at [email protected].
• Anti-social behaviour can also be reported to Scarborough Borough Council on 01723 383646.

Many thanks for your continued support.