Almost half of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds drunk alcohol before they were 13 years old, a survey has found.
"We have to hold people accountable on a national and local level," he said. "Young people that are offending are not just the responsibility of the youth justice system. Mental health services and other agencies should play a role."
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