Police in Whitby set up new partnership to tackle underage drinking
They'll work with schools and shops in the town
Police in Whitby are setting up a new partnership involving schools and shops to help tackle underage drinking in the town.
The Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) will warn teenagers of the risks and dangers, as well as impacts on health.
Working with local retailers, CAP aims to help them avoid making underage sales and reduce ‘proxy’ sales where adults buy alcohol for under-18s.
Partners in the Whitby CAP include North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Council, Trading Standards, Licensing Schools, Humankind, Alcohol Retailers, and the local community.
The CAP will be coordinated by the Whitby Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Inspector Martin Dennison said: “Whitby remains a safe and friendly place for our children, and we want to ensure that it stays that way.
“I am pleased to see the community coming together in this new CAP to highlight the risks of underage drinking and reduce alcohol harm among our young people.”