Harehills in Leeds was recently described as a “holiday resort” for street drinkers by West Yorkshire Police, as an officer spoke to city councillors about street drinking that mars the area.
This claim came amid widespread opposition to the prospect of a new off-licence in Harehills Lane. Heightened powers have also been granted to the police to crack down on the anti-social behaviour.
Reports suggested that drinkers travel as far as Morley to knock back alcohol in the bustling East Leeds surburb. But residents have say while it is a major issue, they disagreed the drinkers come from different parts of the city.
