POLICE work to reduce alcohol-related crime is to be showcased at an international conference.

Representatives from Durham Constabulary’s Alcohol Harm Reduction Unit have been invited to speak at the Global Alcohol Policy Alliance Conference, taking place in Edinburgh this week.

Sergeant Mick Urwin and PC Claire McNaney will present their work at the conference, which brings together professionals working on the issue from around the world.

Sergeant Urwin said: “We have developed projects to tackle alcohol-related crime in County Durham and Darlington that are ground-breaking.

“To be asked to present at this international conference is not only an honour, but also a reflection of the hard work and dedication of officers from Durham Constabulary to tackle this issue”.

He added: “By sharing our good work, other professionals can learn from our experiences and replicate the tactics that work well.

“We also hope to come away from the conference with fresh ideas to put into practice in the future.”