Police want to ram home the message that underage alcohol consumption will not be tolerated.

Alcohol consumption in public is currently not allowed in three designated areas in Walton, Weybridge and Hersham or by anyone under 18 as part of the borough's strategy to reduce violent crime.

The move was introduced by the council in November to curb violent and antisocial behaviour in those areas.

In addition police patrols are visiting licensed premises and patrolling hotspots where under-age or excessive drinking is known to take place.

Elmbridge Neighbourhood Inspector Paul Yearwood said: "Surrey Police is committed to tackling antisocial behaviour and working with communities to target local concerns and neighbourhood problems.

"Drunkenness and youth disorder regularly feature as community concerns.

"We work with partners and using information from our own patrols and those of Elmbridge Council's accredited staff. We target those areas where young people are drinking. Under-18s will have alcohol seized and their parents notified.

"Those over 18 will have their alcohol seized if we believe that they are supplying it to under-18s. I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that it is an offence to purchase alcohol for anyone under 18."