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Bristol Post
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Phil Norris

Report boozers in Bristol parks to us, say police

People have been urged to call police if they see people flouting no-drinking zones in Bristol.

Officers have been receiving reports of anti-social behaviour linked to people drinking in Fishponds Park.

The hot weather and loosening of lockdown has seen more people out and about, enjoying the sunshine with friends.

But police want to address problems of people drinking to excess and want people to report any incidents to them.

In a tweet sent ahead of what is going to be a long, sunny and warm weekend, they said: "We have recently been receiving reports of increasing anti-social behaviour in Fishponds Park of adults becoming intoxicated.

"We want to encourage people to report incidents so we can address the issues.

"Fishponds Park is a no drinking zone so if you see this please call 101."

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PSPOs (Public Space Protection Orders) relating to alcohol are in place in 11 locations across Bristol, to prevent antisocial behaviour, and anyone caught breaking the rules could be issued with a hefty fine.

They cover at least 18 publicly-accessible green spaces and playgrounds:

  • College Green
  • Castle Park
  • Redcatch Park
  • Dame Emily Park
  • St Augustines Park
  • Portland Square
  • Brunswick Square
  • St Pauls Park
  • Brunswick Cemetery
  • Kings Square
  • St James' Park
  • Dove Street Play Area
  • Lawfords Gate Park
  • Manor Woods Valley
  • Kings Head Lane Park
  • Fishponds Park
  • Newquay Road Playground
  • Filwood Park Playing Fields

If in doubt, check the signage in the area - the PSPO notices should be displayed.

The interactive map below shows the locations of the PSPOs - zoom out and click on the markers to learn more.

Boundaries are as accurate as possible, using city council drawings as a reference, but might not be exact.

Each order states: "No person in the restricted area shall be in possession of any opened or unsealed bottle or container of alcohol."

Breaking a PSPO is a criminal offence and can lead to a fixed penalty fine of £60, rising to £100 if left unpaid for 10 days.

Anyone caught drinking could also be asked to surrender their alcohol.

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