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Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
Key takeaways
- Fans cheer England's World Cup victory over DR Congo in a pub garden on Wednesday
- Police have criticised the timing of the government's decision to let pubs stay open until 05:00 BST on Monday for England's World Cup match against Mexico.
- The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) said the "late announcement" on Thursday meant forces would have to take officers away from other duties and work extended shifts.
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Fans cheer England's World Cup victory over DR Congo in a pub garden on Wednesday
Police have criticised the timing of the government's decision to let pubs stay open until 05:00 BST on Monday for England's World Cup match against Mexico.
The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) said the "late announcement" on Thursday meant forces would have to take officers away from other duties and work extended shifts.
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