Problems with brawls, noise and public defecation were revealed today by councillors eager to block a new off licence in Liverpool.
Kensington ward councillors Liam Robinson, Wendy Simon and Sue Walker also warn that problems with alcohol in the area can sometimes mean drinkers have been reported staggering into the path of traffic.
The issues emerged after Eat and Treat Mini Market on Kensington applied to sell alcohol between 9am and 11pm every day of the week, though none of the problems have been linked to the shop.
The plans have been opposed by police as well as the councillors, who submitted a statement which said disorder in the area linked to alcohol could worsen if the licence is granted.
Their statement said: "The issue of street drinking in the area has lead to real public safety problems, including drinkers staggering into the traffic of the busy roads of Kensington and Prescot Road, outbreaks of violence between rowdy drinkers, health and safety issues from human waste at alley gates from street drinkers as well as safety issues from the drinkers concerned as we have had instances of drinkers collapsing in the street and requiring medical attention."
Councillors Robinson Simon and Walker warned that there were issues with drinkers being "rowdy and disorderly" and that it caused continued concern for both neighbours and the police.
Their statement continued: "This nuisance has also manifested itself with rowdy behaviour from drinkers, shouting, swearing, urinating and defecating, and occasional outbreaks of violence as well as litter from discarded cans and bottles."
Eat and Treat's application, submitted by Jayakanathan Karthigesu, faces an uphill battle to be granted as the shop sits within a so-called Cumulative Impact Policy area.
When premises are located within such an area, there is a presumption against granting a new licence.
The application will be considered by the council's licensing committee on Wednesday.
