Bristol University pays for late-night police patrols targeting noisy students

Residents near campus say university has failed to tackle students' antisocial behaviour

The University of Bristol is paying for night-time police patrols in areas around its campus after years of complaints from residents about loud parties and disruption caused by its growing number of students living in rented houses.

While a number of British universities already fund or subsidise police activities to safeguard students and staff, Bristol appears to be the first university to pay for police to protect residents from students.