Booze patrols catch youths

POLICE seized alcohol from seven youths aged as young as 14 during two days of patrols aimed at tackling underage drinking and antisocial behaviour.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Apr 2010, 10:59 BST

Updated 2nd Apr 2010, 12:37 BST

A patrol found three youths, all aged 14, drinking in the area beside Appin Drive in Prestonpans and Cockenzie Power Station at 5:30pm on Friday.

A second patrol on Saturday afternoon found four youths drinking at the same locations.

A police spokeswoman said: "These matters will be progressed with the parents of the children and appropriate partner agencies."