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YouTube used to fight late-night yobs
Ruth Bloomfield11 Feb 2009
Campaigners opposing late-night drinking in Wimbledon have turned to YouTube to spread the word of their battle.
Footage of drunken revellers has been posted on the website to prove bars in the area should not be allowed to stay open until the early hours.
In one clip a man clutching a traffic cone stumbles in the middle of the road. Another which shows a drinker involved in a violent assault has been passed to police.
The films have also been submitted to Merton Council, which last week refused a bid by the Walkabout pub to extend its hours.
Councillor David Dean, who represents the area, said: "For residents, it is like living in the Wild West."
A Walkabout spokesman said: "Our aim is to make a positive contribution to the ambience and economy of Wimbledon."
The 30-year-old who posted the films, who declined to be named, said he would continue his campaign.
He said: "There are about 20 bars that cause problems."A Met spokeswoman said "night activity" in the area was a concern.
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It's cetainly time we reclaimed the streets. This sounds like a good way of doing it. If it happens enough, even the few who claim it's against their 'Yoo-man Rights' will be shouted down.
- Martin H. Watson, Teddington, 12/02/2009 09:39
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Well P Staker, we are after all the eyes and ears of what amounts to pen pushers. We can't expect anything more from them.
I'm heartened by the proactive attitude of those who wish to live a quiet life.
- Simon Caleb, London, England, 11/02/2009 15:10
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GOOD FOR THEM, ISN'T IT A PITY THOUGH THAT TAX PAYERS HAVE TO DO THE COUNCILS JOB FOR THEM.
- P Staker, London, SW8, 11/02/2009 10:49
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