It’s the season to be jolly – and that should be towards everyone working to make your nights out enjoyable this festive season.

That’s the message from Police acting superintendent Cath Farrin who says that sometimes the Christmas spirit can make revellers rude and abusive to taxi drivers, bar staff, take-away and restaurant workers.

A targeted Christmas Hate Crime Campaign launched this week by the Plymouth Diversity Team aims to remind those socialising over the Christmas and New Year period that night-time economy workers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.