Midlothian children stealing alcohol from shops, police warn

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 21:57 · Archive

Police in Midlothian say children are increasingly stealing alcohol from shops rather than asking adults to buy it.

Police in Midlothian have warned of an emerging trend in which children are stealing alcohol from shops rather than asking adults to buy it for them. Police Constable Lee Wilson told the Midlothian Licensing Board this week that youngsters are now bypassing adults entirely. He said the pattern is being seen not only in Midlothian but across Scotland more broadly.

PC Wilson was presenting the annual chief constable's report to the licensing board. The report revealed that violent crimes recorded across Midlothian were up by ten per cent over the last year, including five attempted murders. PC Wilson also updated the board on Police Scotland's 'That Guy' campaign, which aims to reduce violence against women and girls. He said licensed premises can contribute to this effort by promoting respect and positive role modelling among young men and boys.

How it is being reported

• Midlothian police warn of child alcohol thieves stealing booze from shopsMidlothian police say children are stealing alcohol from shops rather than asking adults to buy itEdinburgh Evening News · 4 Nov, 16:41
• Midlothian kids stealing booze instead of getting adults to buy, police warnPolice targeting adults who buy alcohol for children in licensed premises say youngsters are now simply stealing it themselves in an emerging trendEdinburgh Live · 4 Nov, 14:45

In this story: Midlothian · Scotland · Police Scotland · Midlothian Licensing Board

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