Large crowds welcome 2020 in Brisbane

Police have praised the behaviour of New Year’s crowds across the state as revellers welcomed in 2020.
Large crowds gathered at vantage points around Southbank, Fortitude Valley and Brisbane city to watch the fireworks, then dispersed quickly, with no major disturbances reported.
In the Brisbane region, police arrested 46 people on 49 charges, primarily for anti-social, alcohol and drug related incidents.
Police charged 29 people with public nuisance, six people were charged with drug related offences, five people were charged with a contravening requirement, two people were charged with resisting liquor evictions, there were two common assault charges and four people were charged with obstructing police.
Police also issued one liquor infringement notice and one banning notice and charged one person with drunkenness.
“Although officers were kept busy across Queensland last night, police were happy with the well-behaved crowds,” North Brisbane District Superintendent Chris Stream said.

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