Revellers on their best behaviour for Albany’s New Year’s Eve celebrations

Albany police have praised the behaviour of New Year’s Eve revellers, as the city welcomed in 2023 in great spirits at the weekend. In a 24-hour period including New Year’s Eve, just seven offences were reported to police in the Albany district. That number is significantly lower than the 18 reported in the same period last year and only included one arrest. Albany police officer-in-charge Sen. Sgt Hugh Letessier praised the way the city celebrated New Year’s Eve. “There wasn’t any shortage of people out enjoying New Year’s Eve but the behaviour of those was very orderly,” Sen. Sgt Letessier said. “There was only seven offences reported in a 24-hour period and also close to no arrests. “We had a lot of police on duty and visible on the streets in the entertainment precinct, at night spots and the celebrations on the foreshore. “A visible presence is always a deterrent but overall people were very orderly and well behaved. “In my experience, it’s a long time since I’ve seen New Year’s Eve celebrated in such good spirit.” There were two assaults reported in the New Year’s Eve period, both related to family violence. Thousands of people gathered at the City of Albany’s New Year’s Eve Picnic and Fireworks event at Anzac Peace Park, enjoying the food and the entertainment.