New signs warning anti-social drinkers that their alcohol may be seized by police have this week been introduced along Burnham seafront.
Burnham-On-Sea.com reported in March that the signs would be installed by Sedgemoor District Council along The Esplanade – and this week several of the signs were installed as part of a crackdown on anti-social drinking.
Several Designated Drinking Orders are already in force in other parts of Burnham and Highbridge, having been introduced in June 2005 to stamp out anti-social drinking in known trouble spots.
Police have the power to ask for alcohol to be handed over if people are deemed to be causing trouble. If they refuse, they can be arrested and face a fine of up to £500.
The orders are in operation at Winchester Road Playing Fields, the Manor Gardens, Rosewood Park playing fields, the Jubilee Gardens, Southwell Gardens and Apex Park.
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