Pubs Join Together To Warn Public Of Dangers Of Binge Drinking

Pubs across the Island are launching their Christmas campaign this week.

A series of hard hitting posters will be put up across pubs to urge staff and drinkers to act responsibly.

One of the posters is aimed at women and encourages them not to let alcohol cloud their judgement and risk a sexual assault.

Officers say binge drinking could risk lives and they're urging pub goers not to ruin the festive season.

All Island Pubwatch Chairman Steve McDowell explained: 'Running up to Christmas, Pubwatch thought it was timely to send a message out to licensees and customers on the Island about the risks of oversupply and over consumption, and the potential consequences.

'As drinking habits have changed it is getting more and more difficult to manage licensed premises. Many people drink before they come out making it tricky for licensees to gauge their level of inebriation. This campaign reminds them to be vigilant and take extra care and also serves to advise customers that it's in their best interests to stop if the licensee decides they've had enough, so we can all can have a happy Christmas.'

(AUDIO ABOVE - PUBWATCH CHAIRMAN STEVE McDOWELL)