Revellers urged to consider festive behaviour

A series of posters and radio adverts are being used across the county to emphasise the lasting consequences that drinking alcohol can have, urging would-be offenders to have #noregrets this festive season.

A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Police said: “A number of crimes tend to peak at this time of year with alcohol the common factor associated with increases in drink driving, sexual offences, domestic abuse and antisocial behaviour.”

Antisocial behaviour is any aggressive, intimidating or destructive activity that damages another personas quality of life. 

Hoax calls, harassment, vandalism, graffiti, street drinking or noise nuisance are all classed as anti-social behaviour.

Superintendent Colin McFarlane, force lead for antisocial behaviour, said: “If you are enjoying a festive tipple over the next few weeks, either at home or out in town, do you know when to stop? 

“Drinking alcohol makes you more likely to behave antisocially. 

“Please act responsibility and think about how your actions could affect yourself and others.

“We don’t want to spoil the party spirit but officers will take action if you commit antisocial behaviour to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe Christmas. 

“We have a sack load of powers at our disposal and a number of sanctions for offenders to give something back to their communities, from an on-the-spot fine to a stint of community service.”

If you are a victim of antisocial behaviour, call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.