There has been a worrying spike in the number of children getting drunk on the streets of Newcastle, parents have been warned.
City authorities say they are “increasingly concerned” about young teens drinking alcohol around the city centre, some of whom have even had to be hospitalised. Police and council chiefs say there has been a spate of children, often coming from other parts of the region to meet friends in Newcastle, becoming intoxicated – which has led to incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour, as well as some children being left isolated and vulnerable while under the influence.
Parents and carers have now been urged to check where their children are going and what they are doing during the Easter school holidays. Christine Herriot, Newcastle City Council’s director of operations and regulatory services, said: “We know Newcastle is a popular destination for people of all ages to come and socialise, but we are becoming increasingly concerned with the number of young people who are coming to Newcastle with alcohol and becoming vulnerable as a result.
