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Young drivers warned during footy finals Police officer hurt POLICE are urging young people to avoid drink-driving home from local football finals this weekend. Victoria Police road policing command acting assistant commissioner Justin Goldsmith has urged young drivers to be cautious this month. “End of football season celebrations are commonly associated with social events and alcohol consumption, so if you’re planning to drink, just leave the car at home and arrange a designated driver or utilise alternative transport methods,” he said. “We’re also appealing to parents to speak to their kids about planning safe ways to get home before going out, so they’re not tempted to drink and drive. Drink and drug driving won’t be tolerated under any circumstances. The penalties are significant, and you will be caught – so why risk it?” In a statement, Victoria Police said “mis-
calculation of alcohol consumption” is a common reason why young people blow over the limit. “Far too often we hear from drivers that they thought they’d be okay to drive after one or two drinks. The safest option is – if you’re going to drink, don’t drive. Or if you’re going to drive, don’t drink,” Goldsmith said. On grand final weekend police will undertake operation “scoreboard” - directing more resources towards road policing. Drivers under the age of 26, or those subject to zero blood alcohol content conditions, will be slapped with a $555 fine and six-month licence disqualification for a first offence. Consequences for serious offences include vehicle impoundment, licence cancellation, huge fines, and jail time. As of 1 September, 161 people have died on Victorian roads this year.
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A POLICE officer was allegedly assaulted during a fight at a Nepean Highway takeaway restaurant last month. Police were called out to the store to stop a fight at around 3am on 26 August. After arriving at the scene one police officer stepped in between two people fighting and was allegedly assaulted. A 44-year-old from Frankston has been charged with affray, assault police, and resist arrest. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 5 December. A 47-yearold Seaford man is also expected to be charged on summons. Police have asked any witnesses to come forward to help with their investigation. Report information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.au.
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To advertise in the Frankston Times Sledgehammer charge call Anton on 0411 119 379 or email A MAN has been charged over an alleged aggravated burglary and attack with a sledgehammer in Langwarrin last month. The man allegedly tried to steal tools from a ute on Elm Grove in the early hours of 28 August. After being confronted by the victim, the offender allegedly chased the victim inside and assaulted him with a sledgehammer. A 33-year-old Frankston man has been charged with aggravated burglary, intent to assault, recklessly cause injury, attempted theft, resist arrest, criminal damage, and commit indictable offence whilst on bail. He has been remanded, and will appear in court at a later date.
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