Newcastle City Police equipped to handle year-long trial of eased liquor laws, commander says

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April 23 2021 - 7:30pm
TRIAL SUPPORT: Newcastle City Police commander Wayne Humphrey spoke at a meeting of people concerned about the upcoming trial of eased liquor restrictions. Picture: Marina Neil
TRIAL SUPPORT: Newcastle City Police commander Wayne Humphrey spoke at a meeting of people concerned about the upcoming trial of eased liquor restrictions. Picture: Marina Neil

Newcastle police commander Wayne Humphrey has dismissed a "rumour" the city's force will be getting additional resources as part of the year-long trial of relaxed liquor laws, stressing the district has "sufficient resources" for police "to do the job we're tasked to do".

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Max McKinney

Journalist at Newcastle Herald

Max McKinney is a sports reporter with the Newcastle Herald. He previously worked in news, covering mainly local government and transport. Max mostly reports on the Newcastle Knights, but also covers a mix of local sport.

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