Coronavirus: 'Crystal clear' drunk people will not socially distance
Hundreds gathered in London's Soho district, with images showing packed streets into the early hours of Sunday.Devon and Cornwall Police received more than 1,000 reports, most of which were"drink-related".Bars on Hilton Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter set out tables for customers
In north Nottinghamshire, four people were arrested and several pubs decided to close after alcohol related anti-social behaviour. While people were out in droves at thousands of venues, fears emergency services could be as busy as New Year's Eve appear not to have been realised."It was a busy night but the shift managed to cope. I know other areas have had issues with officers being assaulted."
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