Police offer bed and breakfast behind bars

Date published: 14 December 2009

Greater Manchester Police have launched a mock hotel brochure to be handed out to revellers in the run up to Christmas to warn them of the consequences of alcohol fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour on a night out.

The full-colour brochure promises potential guests to The Drunken Disorderly Inn an unforgettable experience that includes top level security, long-life ration pack food served on plastic plates, wipe clean mattresses and en-suite open plan toilets.

Each of Greater Manchester Police’s 12 divisions have their own version of the brochure featuring a photo of their divisional headquarters on the cover.

It is just one of the tactics being used by police to discourage revellers from engaging in fighting, swearing, shouting, criminal damage and other drunken behaviour.

Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney said: “Thousands of people go out to pubs and clubs to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. We are determined that they can do so without falling victim to drunken violence and anti social behaviour. With this brochure and the increase in policing activity we want to send out a clear message to potential offenders that drunken behaviour will not be tolerated.

“If your conduct qualifies you for a stay with us then rest assured that we will find you. In the run-up to Christmas we will be deploying extra resources to pubs and clubs and working closely with local councils and pub watch schemes to monitor CCTV and utilise radio links with uniformed and plain clothed patrol officers. We’ll also use DNA, fingerprints and other forensic opportunities to catch those who insist on spoiling a good night out.

“It’s your night out and it’s your choice. Don’t spend it with us.”

To avoid spending a night in the only hotel where residents do not get the keys to their room and can not check out when they want, police are offering the following advice to residents who may be planning a night out over Christmas: 

• Pace your drinks
• Stay with friends 
• Plan how you intend to get home safely 
• Take a taxi you can trust 
• Don’t ruin it for others

To report crime call police on 0161 872 5050 or for more information visit www.gmp.police.uk

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.