"Newcastle risks a big black eye": Top cop speaks out on lockout laws

By Joanne McCarthy
Updated November 23 2017 - 4:18pm, first published 11:24am
Opposed: Newcastle Superintendent John Gralton says he could recommend tightening licensed venue trading hours because of research on late trading and increased assaults. Picture: Marina Neil.
Opposed: Newcastle Superintendent John Gralton says he could recommend tightening licensed venue trading hours because of research on late trading and increased assaults. Picture: Marina Neil.

“I STRONGLY believe any relaxation of the current licensing conditions in Newcastle risks a big black eye for the city. I really do.”

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