The National Police Chiefs’ Council has criticised the timing of the Government’s decision to let pubs stay open until 5am for England’s World Cup match against Mexico, as more than 1,000 venues will be staying open late.
In a joint statement, Chief Constable Mark Roberts, NPCC lead for football policing, and Acting Chief Constable Scott Green, NPCC lead for alcohol licensing and harm reduction, said the “late announcement” meant forces having to adapt plans and take officers away from communities.
