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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Clara Margotin

Police chief blames late pub hours during World Cup for spike in domestic abuse

Extended pub opening hours during this year's World Cup contributed to a significant surge in violent incidents, a leading police chief has warned.

Chief Constable Mark Roberts, who leads on football for the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), stated that some government licensing approaches "exacerbated" the violence witnessed throughout the tournament.

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