Britain's ‘busiest beach' introduces strict alcohol rule as thousands flock to seaside this weekend
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Bournemouth beach is one of the most popular in the country
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The measures come after a huge brawl broke out on Bournemouth beach last month
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Young men were seen throwing glass at the police
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However, anyone who gets a bit too merry on Bournemouth beach faces being slapped with fines, and having their alcohol seized.
Dorset Police has revealed it is deploying extra patrols around Bournemouth seafront this weekend, as thousands are expected to descend on the sandy beach.
The increased security comes after a
hurling
glass at police officers.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and Dorset Police have revealed they plan to use a range of measures to prevent the violence from happening again.
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Ch Supt Heather Dixey said: "Violence and disorder on Bournemouth beach will absolutely not be tolerated and anyone who is identified as being involved will be robustly dealt with."
As well as confiscating alcohol, police will take away
Officers will also ask disruptive individuals to leave the beach, where necessary.
A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has been put in place for the coastline from Sandbanks to Highcliffe, and gives police the
power
to deal with people who are aggressive, urinate in public, swear, play loud music or light a BBQ between 7am and 6pm.
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Police can issue fines of £100 to anyone who breaches the order, reduced to £75 if it is paid within 14 days.
Beachgoers have also been warned to park responsibly after BCP Council issued 1300 parking tickets and towed 10 vehicles during the previous June heatwave weekend.
Moment mass brawl erupts on UK beach as topless teens 'hurl glass at cops'
Community Safety Accreditation Scheme officers have also been deployed by the council to patrol busy areas.
The authority said: "We continue to work closely with Dorset Police and alongside partner agencies to help manage the influx of visitors to ensure everyone has a good weekend."
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Huge brawl
The terrifying brawl which occurred on Bournemouth beach on June 30 broke out after a fight in the nearby Lower Gardens.
The fight had resulted in a teenage girl being injured and rushed to hospital.
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Social media footage caught the subsequent brawl on
film
, as shirtless yobs clashed with police.
Some of the youths hurled projectiles at the police, while glass could be heard shattering on the ground.
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In a second video depicting the
wrestling
a rioter to the ground, whilst being surrounded by several young people.
A witness can be heard saying that 'two women' were fighting 'bare-knuckle' under 'the pier'.
He added that 'two men' had started another fight elsewhere and that 'four police officers' had been 'assaulted'.
In a moment of sarcasm, a holidaymaker can be heard saying: 'Welcome to Britain!'
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