'Tough' to change Wales' drinking culture

A project designed to curb alcohol-fuelled violent crime in Welsh cities is achieving "extremely encouraging" results, a report has said.

South Wales Police targeted bar staff and drinkers in Cardiff and Swansea.

A survey after the intervention found 54% now "pre-load" with drink before going out - down from 63% - and 36% think it is hard to have fun if they are not drunk, versus 46% before.

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales Police, Sophie Howe, spoke to BBC Wales about the project.

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