... of violent crimes are committed by offenders under the influence of alcohol."" Alcohol also plays a contributory factor in other offences involving violence. In 2000 the BCS revealed that 17% of muggings were committed by offenders under the influence of alcohol. The survey also revealed that alcohol was a significant factor in a third of all arrests made by the police. A hidden crime that ... ...

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