Mad Friday fights: Cops warn brawlers not to spend Christmas behind bars
- 4 years ago
"It's the culmination of the working year and a time when every workplace up and down the country wants to let their hair down and celebrate the Christmas break," he said.
"However, a night of drinking can cause alcohol fuelled problems and some workers can become easily riled and aggressive, which can lead to arguments with colleagues or strangers. Judgements become clouded and this can result in fighting, anti-social behaviour, unwelcome advances and attacks by both male and female employees.
"Legally Christmas parties are an extension of the working environment, which means employers can be held liable for the criminal behaviour of employees. Staff on Mad Friday need to bear in mind that they are representing their company, even if they are partying off-site, out of hours.
Mad Friday is about to kick off , with Brits ready to let loose and celebrate the end of the year.
But all too often, alcohol means celebrations quickly turn into altercations, with some festive brawlers unlucky enough to end up seriously hurt - or in a police car
Sheffield city centre Sergeant Jon Simpson encourages people to enjoy themselves, but not to the extent that they end up spending Christmas behind bars.
"Make sure you've got a plan for getting home and don't put yourself in a position where you make yourself vulnerable and potentially end up a victim of crime.
"You also don't want to commit crime and end up in a police cell over the Christmas period.
"Be aware that any irresponsible actions could have implications for the rest of your life and also affect the lives of many other people.
"Over the years, I've dealt with individuals who've made the wrong decision and it's stayed with them for the rest of their days."
There will be more officers patrolling the streets of Sheffield from 4pm to "engage with members of the public who are out enjoying themselves" and to "deal with any issues which might arise".
South Yorkshire Police have also issued a strongly-worded statement urging partygoers to take it easy and stay responsible this year after a nightmare evening for law enforcement in 2018.
Last year, staff in the control room in South Yorkshire took 1,493 calls to the non-emergency 101 number, and 810 calls to 999 – all before midnight on Mad Friday.
Officers patrolling the streets of South Yorkshire attended more than 400 incidents.
"Mad Friday sees people leave their offices, finish their working day and head to the pubs and clubs to start the first of their Christmas celebrations," he said.
"We want people to have an enjoyable evening and have memories for all the right reasons.
"We are urging you to take responsibility for your actions, if you are enjoying a drink or two, take responsibility for the amount of alcohol you consume - we don't want to see you ruin your night by ending up in hospital or even worse, one of our cells.
"You could end up in court for Christmas and this could have serious consequences for the future."
He's warning South Yor
"However, a night of drinking can cause alcohol fuelled problems and some workers can become easily riled and aggressive, which can lead to arguments with colleagues or strangers. Judgements become clouded and this can result in fighting, anti-social behaviour, unwelcome advances and attacks by both male and female employees.
"Legally Christmas parties are an extension of the working environment, which means employers can be held liable for the criminal behaviour of employees. Staff on Mad Friday need to bear in mind that they are representing their company, even if they are partying off-site, out of hours.
Mad Friday is about to kick off , with Brits ready to let loose and celebrate the end of the year.
But all too often, alcohol means celebrations quickly turn into altercations, with some festive brawlers unlucky enough to end up seriously hurt - or in a police car
Sheffield city centre Sergeant Jon Simpson encourages people to enjoy themselves, but not to the extent that they end up spending Christmas behind bars.
"Make sure you've got a plan for getting home and don't put yourself in a position where you make yourself vulnerable and potentially end up a victim of crime.
"You also don't want to commit crime and end up in a police cell over the Christmas period.
"Be aware that any irresponsible actions could have implications for the rest of your life and also affect the lives of many other people.
"Over the years, I've dealt with individuals who've made the wrong decision and it's stayed with them for the rest of their days."
There will be more officers patrolling the streets of Sheffield from 4pm to "engage with members of the public who are out enjoying themselves" and to "deal with any issues which might arise".
South Yorkshire Police have also issued a strongly-worded statement urging partygoers to take it easy and stay responsible this year after a nightmare evening for law enforcement in 2018.
Last year, staff in the control room in South Yorkshire took 1,493 calls to the non-emergency 101 number, and 810 calls to 999 – all before midnight on Mad Friday.
Officers patrolling the streets of South Yorkshire attended more than 400 incidents.
"Mad Friday sees people leave their offices, finish their working day and head to the pubs and clubs to start the first of their Christmas celebrations," he said.
"We want people to have an enjoyable evening and have memories for all the right reasons.
"We are urging you to take responsibility for your actions, if you are enjoying a drink or two, take responsibility for the amount of alcohol you consume - we don't want to see you ruin your night by ending up in hospital or even worse, one of our cells.
"You could end up in court for Christmas and this could have serious consequences for the future."
He's warning South Yor