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new type of glass for bars to cut down on violence

PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:23 pm
by wicked1
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lancashire/3541165.stm

Hell you cant take a gun in a bar nor a sword now you cant even use your bottle as a weapon. Sheesh. (please note sarcasm)

PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:38 pm
by wicked1
They are talking about making this a law.

Council licensing officers in Rossendale, Lancashire, are testing safety glasses which shatter into small pieces on impact.

The glass is similar to the type used for car windscreens.

Under new legislation, it will soon be possible for councils to demand bars where there have been disorder problems to stock the glasses.

Lancashire Police officer Pc Chris Adams said: "There are many events this year, in particular, Euro 2004, that could be the sparking point for violence.

"We want to prevent that violence, but if it does happen, this product will reduce the effects of it."


one guy emailed

"Next they will ban darts, pool cues and make everyone wear mittens
and fuzzy house slippers"