Revellers warned as new nightclub restrictions could stop Brits from pre-drinking

dailystar.co.uk:

boozy Brits who pre-drink before a night out. Authorities in Durham are hoping to "stop the culture of pre-loading" in a scheme which launched this month.

Bouncers at bars and clubs will have to breathalyse partygoers before letting them enter establishments on a case-by-case basis. READ MORE Bartender gets £1million ATM glitch but blows it all in five months of boozingThe equipment will function with a lights system which can detect unsafe blood alcohol levels, reports Ladbible.

Durham police said the initiative will give clubbers a "better chance to make more informed decisions on a night out." Durham City Neighbourhood Inspector Dave Clarke said: "We are committed to making sure people are safe when they are on a night out. "Sadly, time and again we see the negative effects alcohol has on people, whether it be through violence against others, anti-social behaviour or not being aware of their surroundings. "Not everyone will be breathalysed, it will be down to door staff to judge those individuals who might benefit from not drinking any more that night. "We want everyone to have a great night, but we also want to make sure they make it home safely, and without causing any disruption to residents." Durham City Centre eargely rolled out the scheme after its safety group launched The Hub at St Nic’s Church earlier this year, which offers support to partygoers.