'Alcohol is not an excuse for bad behaviour', says Devon & Cornwall Police ahead of tonight's England vs. Scotland match Euro 2020

Devon & Cornwall Police has issued advice to the public ahead of today's England vs. Scotland match about the consequences of drinking too much.

Since a large number of pubs have now reopened, many more people can be expected to watch the game in licensed premises.

Police are particularly concerned about anti-social behaviour and drink-driving.

Superintendent Adrian Leisk said: "On the eve of England versus Scotland, we want to remind people that alcohol is not an excuse for bad behaviour and we will be taking a robust stance in dealing with any perpetrators of anti-social behaviour, violent crime and those who decide to drive when drunk.

"During the Euros there is increased potential for drivers to still be over the limit the morning after as some of the matches are scheduled in the evening, and people may be drinking later than they usually would.

"Many still do not realise how long it takes for alcohol to be out of your system. A morning coffee isn't the answer, the only solution is time; it can easily take until the afternoon following a night of drinking before alcohol is fully out of your system.

"We are reminding people to be sensible, not get too carried away and to drink responsibly. Please don't drink and drive as you could lose your licence, your job or even take a life - it's simply not worth the risk.

"Drink-related anti-social behaviour isn't acceptable; win, lose or draw. We will be looking at proactively targeting those who think that public urination and disturbing the peace is acceptable; it isn't, and we will be clamping down on this."