POLICE are warning revellers in Derry of getting involved in a drink-fuelled fracas can have all sorts of consequences.
Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan said today: “For a victim, it can result in life-changing injuries.
“For a perpetrator, the consequences could also be long lasting.
“A criminal conviction can be a barrier to a desired career – it could also affect plans to travel or emigrate.
“For these reasons we are pleased, along with the Policing and Community Safety Partnership, to support the Drink Think Partnership in a new campaign.
“It involves using posters and billboards to spell out the message. They feature a man called “John” who has found that a conviction for assault means he cannot travel to Australia. (The USA also has a very tough policy on admitting people with convictions).
“The Drink Think Project offers an education programme for first time offenders of alcohol-related crimes.
“The hope is to reduce re-offending and increase knowledge around alcohol. The Project team can be contacted on 7136 3925.”
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