If you are drunk or under the influence of other drugs, and you are causing a nuisance in a public place (like on a street or a park) or in a licensed place (like a bar or club), you are breaking the law.
Using swear words or insults, behaving violently, destroying property, or acting indecently are all offences and you can be arrested and charged.
You need to know that police can detain you (put you in a cell at the police station) if they believe:
- You are behaving badly and could cause harm to property, yourself or others
- You need protection because you are too drunk
Police and club security guards can use 'reasonable force' to remove you from places and you may be banned permanently from that place.