There were signs, however, that the affablelinebackeron theUnitedHigh Schoolfootball teamhad a wildside: arrestsfordrunken drivingandpublicdrunkenness.
The Portman Group, which represents drinks producers, said its members were "determined" to be effective partners with the government in tackling publicdrunkenness.
As well as tackling violent crime, the troops will support police and community groups to deter offences such as street drug-dealing and publicdrunkenness.
Meetings are open to men above the age of 15 or 16, regardless of ethnicity, religion or status, with the basic requirement that members be of honest families, be trustworthy and respectful of their elders, and not gamble or display publicdrunkenness.