LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

UK Government Introduces Alcohol Monitoring Tags for 7,000 Offenders Ahead of Summer Sporting Season

The government has ordered the use of alcohol-monitoring tags for 7,000 offenders as part of efforts to reduce alcohol-related crime during the summer football season. Officials say the measure is intended to curb antisocial behaviour in city centres and around major public events.

20 June 2026 · 22:04 UTC