We asked: 

what issues concerned you most in your area

You said: 

Consumption of alcohol in a designated area. (Sparrow Park) Townend.

SECTION 12 - This a designated area to prevent the consumption of alcohol. All such areas are clearly signposted.

SECTION 12 POWERS - The Police and PCSO`s have the power to confiscate alcohol off any person or persons consuming alcohol in a SECTION 12 Area. Refusal to allow a Police Officer or PCSO to confiscate the alcohol could result in a £50 Fixed Penalty Notice being issued.

CLICK ON THE ATTACHMENT BELOW TO VIEW THE SECTION 12 MAP OF BARNSLEY TOWN CENTRE.

Date of priority: 
24 Jun 2010
We did: 

28/06/2010 - Sparrow Park - 2 x bottles of Budweiser confiscated form a male. Verbal warning given. - PCSO MAKINSON.

29/06/2010 - Sparrow Park - A large group of youths moved out of park for being rowdy and abusive. No alcohol present. - PCSO ARMITAGE.

02/07/2010 - Sparrow Park - 4 x Cans of lager and 1 x bottle of cider confiscated from a male. Verbal warning given. - PCSO MAKINSON.

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