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Police propose anti-vomit laws
DRUNKS who vomit on streets in the Victorian city of Bendigo could be forced to clean up their mess under proposed new laws. Local authorities are considering the laws after a spate of anti-social behaviour around the cityâs nightspots. "Drunken behaviour is a fair bit of a problem here and anything we can do to stop this is welcome," said Sergeant Tony Kekitch of Bendigo Police. "Police are kept very busy each night, especially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights." Under proposed laws, anyone charged with anti-social behaviour would be forced to clean up the area where they were arrested. Police say men and women aged in their mid-20s were primary offenders and had also been linked to a spate of vandalism. He just smiled and coughed up a vegemite sandwich. Publican at Bendigoâs Rising Sun hotel Patrick Sheehan said the "drunks proposal" was a practical deterrent to young people. "Itâs a good way of saying we wonât tolerate this type of behaviour and they know the punishment," he said. Just bring back the stocks and stop messing around. Posted by: Super Hose 2004-06-09 |
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