The PSNI are warning people of the consequences of drinking excessively before going “out on the town.”
A PSNI spokesperson said the number of people consuming large quantities of alcohol at home before going out a nightclub or pub had increased and called on those involved in “pre-loading” to “show personal responsibility.”
The spokesperson added: “This can lead to people being very vulnerable; as they become intoxicated more quickly, their judgement is impaired; they can be less aware of their environment and therefore become a victim or perpetrator of crime.”
The spokesperson said in In recent years, there had been a number of cases where individuals had died following an altercation during which a single punch was thrown.
The spokesperson concluded: “Police can play a role in tackling violent crime, but we also need individuals to show personal responsibility.”
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