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Article: Leader: 'Lothian and Borders police will be able to take on extra officers'

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Evening News - Scotland
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September 22, 2006
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SUCH is the level of concern that has been voiced in some quarters over the rising levels of violence and drunkenness in our city centre that the news that there is to be an increased police presence at weekends and late at night will be widely welcomed.

Although Edinburgh is regarded by most as a relatively safe city, recent figures have revealed a worrying trend towards drink-fuelled disorder, with community leaders in areas such as the Cowgate, Grassmarket and even the New Town voicing concern over loutish behaviour. The statistics give their claims some substance. In June it was revealed that more crimes - 4549 to be precise - were recorded in 2005 in Princes Street and the New Town ...

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