In Depth

Alcohol related violence in the Central Tablelands

Nadine Morton
Updated October 7 2019 - 8:36pm, first published 7:30pm
VIOLENCE: Police Association and and crisis supporter have their say on alcohol related violence. Photo: FILE
VIOLENCE: Police Association and and crisis supporter have their say on alcohol related violence. Photo: FILE

Alcohol has been involved in hundreds of domestic and non-domestic assaults in this region, but is booze to blame for the violence? We spoke to police and drug and alcohol experts to find out.

ALCOHOL is significantly involved in violence in the community, with the drug a factor in around one-third of domestic and non-domestic assaults across the region.

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Nadine Morton

Nadine Morton

Senior journalist

Breaking news journalist at the Illawarra Mercury. Email: nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au