Norfolk Broads boat hire firm bans alcohol after antisocial behaviour

Hippersons boatyard says drunk tourists have damaged vessels, urinated off the side, and abused staff

A Norfolk Broads boating company has banned tourists from consuming alcohol on its vessels after incidents of antisocial behaviour, including people urinating off the side of the boats.

Mary Sparrow, the director of Hippersons boatyard, said a minority of guests would visit the Broads just to drink on the water all day, leading to staff facing abuse and boats being damaged by intoxicated customers.