Video: Attacks on Australia cops promp calls for tough alcohol bans

SYDNEY — Four police officers were attacked over the weekend, with three of them needing treatment in hospital.

Scott Webber, president of the Police Association of NSW wants more restrictions to control booze-fueled violence.

"Most of our jobs are after dark, 80 percent are alcohol- related - alcohol-related crime is out of control," he told reporters on Monday.

Webber said there had also been a loss of respect for police.

"That could be linked in regards to the judicial system when we see the police officers put an offender before the courts and they get a slap on the wrist for assault a police officer," he said.

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