A POLICE chief condemned the growing menace of town centre violence after a nightclub boss announced he was moving out of Accrington because of drunken thugs.
Detective Inspector Edward Joyce said he was appalled at the level of violence in the town and called for stiffer penalties.
He said: "Drink is at the root of the problem and Accrington has more than its fair share of drink-related violence and crime."
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