More alcohol has been seized from under 18s in west Oxfordshire.

A zero tolerance drive by police, which started with Operation Judicious in October, saw 77 cans of cider and lager, four bottles of spirits and 19 alcopops confiscated during December.

A total of 27 teenagers have now been referred to alcohol awareness workshops, as well as 20 members of their families.

Area commander Ch Insp Dennis Evernden said: "While I was pleased to hear the announcement from Home Secretary Jacqui Smith that enforcement action will be stepped up regarding underage drinking, my neighbourhood police teams have regularly been stop checking under 18s for the past three months."

Police said since the operations began, there had been a 17 per cent reduction in violent crime across the district.