Alcohol checks to be carried out at Scottish park

Good morning,

Alcohol checks will be carried out at the entrances to a city park following concerns over large gatherings and anti-social behaviour.

Glasgow City Council said it’s officers will be stationed at the gates of Kelvingrove Park when crowds are expected, to prevent people breaking the ban on taking alcohol in.

The local authority said the officers will be supported by police when asking people to either dispose of their alcohol or be refused entry.

The majority of the west end park’s 16 entrances are being closed for the summer to enable crowds to be managed.

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