Officers were concerned about the potential spike in anti-social behaviour and crimeA Birmingham’s store’s bid to sell alcohol 24 hours a day has fallen flat after an application from West Midlands Police(Image: Birmingham Live)

A Birmingham store’s bid to sell alcohol 24 hours a day has fallen flat after an application from West Midlands Police.

The convenience store in Yardley had applied to change its licensing conditions, which sparked concerns from neighbourhood officers about the potential increase in crime and anti-social behaviour.

West Midlands Police said its officers raised “strong opposition” to the application from Morrisons Daily, who agreed to adjust their application.

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As a result from intervention from officers, the store has agreed to certain operating restrictions.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said on April 21: “A Yardley shop’s bid to sell alcohol 24 hours a day has been stopped after an application from our officers.

“Morrisons Daily, on Yew Tree Retail Park, had applied to change its licensing conditions, but officers raised concerns about a potential increase in crime, anti-social behaviour, and harm to local residents.

“The matter could have gone to court were it not for strong opposition from officers with the South Yardley Neighbourhood Team, who are dedicated to tackling issues they know local people are concerned about.

“Neighbourhood officers worked with Birmingham Partnerships and Licensing colleagues to contest the retailer’s bid, and the company then withdrew its application and agreed to certain restrictions on operating between midnight and 6am.”

Superintendent Haroon Chughtai, from Birmingham Police, said: “Our neighbourhood teams have a unique understanding of the issues that matter to local people, and this is a good example of officers acting on those concerns.

“Proactive intervention is key to addressing crime and disorder, and this is a clear example of that.

“We are committed to working closely with retailers and licensed premises to promote safe and responsible trading, and we must always ensure that licensing arrangements don’t contribute to a rise in crime and anti-social behaviour.”