Police patrols at Cornwall beach to tackle underage drinking and antisocial behaviour
Officers have shared a warning, along with a picture of seized fake IDs
Last updated 1st Aug 2022
Police say they will continue patrols at a popular beach in north Cornwall, to tackle underage drinking and antisocial behaviour.
Wadebridge officers have shared a warning about Polzeath with a picture of fake IDs, seized from just one licensed premises in the space of a few weeks.
They say they have also seen parents dropping off children in the car park late at night.
Posting on Facebook, the team said: "Staff at licenced premises undergo training so they can recognise fake ID so if you are trying to use it, just don't bother!"
The added that they have developed strong partnerships with key agencies in Polzeath, such as the Beach Ranger Service, Polzeath Together, the Police Alcohol Licensing Team, Cornwall Council's ASB Team and Environmental Protection Teams.
'Antisocial behaviour like this will not be tolerated'
PC Amy Honeywill from Wadebridge Neighbourhood Team has the following message: "Please be aware that Police will be continuing to conduct patrols in and around Polzeath beach during the summer months to tackle underage drinking and Anti-social behaviour.
"We will be checking that those who have alcohol are over 18 and will continue working with the licenced premises to prevent underage drinking.
"Over the recent weeks we have also seen children being dropped at the beach car park in Polzeath by their parents late in the evening.
"Some parents have supplied their children with alcohol.
"This is not acceptable, and we are asking that parents act responsibly and know where their children are and what they are up to".