Government 'calls time' on 24-hour drinking

Page last updated at 06:14 GMT, Wednesday, 28 July 2010 07:14 UK

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Pubs and clubs could be stopped from opening 24 hours a day under new plans by the government to tackle problem drinking.

The Home Office is publishing a consultation paper that could give councils extra powers to shut down problem venues.

Newsbeat goes on patrol with South Yorkshire Police in Sheffield to see how they deal with alcohol-related crime in the city centre.

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