Cock-block coppers stopping tipsy couples on street

That one night stand just got a little trickier

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Police in Aberdeen are practicing professional cock-blocking by double-checking couples who look like they’ve had a few stumbling home actually know each other.

The boys in blue are roaming the streets around city centre bars and clubs and speaking to couples who have had a few to stop anyone ending up in a “vulnerable situation”.

“His name? Goldfinger?”

If they’re concerned someone may be in a vulnerable situation – like pulling an RGU student – they can then use groups like the street pastors or their own powers to step in and help.

Inspector David Howieson confirmed these measures are in place to stop people endangering themselves on a night out and heading home with stranger.

“The more you talk the less you’re holding my attention.”

He said: “We need to make sure people are capable, not too drunk, and not putting themselves in vulnerable situations.

“It is easy to intervene in these situations without being confrontational or insensitive.”

Total mood-kill, but probably a wise move.