Stopping underage drinking a 'major challenge' says Youth Service

Wednesday, 24 September 2014 00:00

Are teenagers making use of the many evening activities available to them?

According to the Youth Service they are - but it says this doesn't mean a minority won't still pursue more anti-social activities.

Earlier this week police published the options for children online following a large alcohol haul from a group of youngsters in the south.

Youth officer Ken Collister says a recent survey into the night time habits of the teens makes for interesting reading:

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