Derby's Christmas marred by video of a drug-taking child, drunken domestic violence
ABCEmotions are running high in the Kimberley with video emerging of a young child smoking a bong while onlookers laugh. Key points: The video was filmed in the town of Derby and shows a young boy inhaling drugs Community leaders say alcohol and marijuana abuse has become normalised Police in one town shut off takeaway alcohol sales due to the severity of drunken violence It comes after a Christmas marred by distressing levels of domestic violence in northern towns which police are linking to chronic alcohol and drug abuse. "The video is deeply upsetting and we can't begin to understand the future for that young child," he said. "I think the government isn't interested enough in the Kimberley," he said. "The government continues to invest significantly in initiatives in the Kimberley to reduce youth offending and encourage young people to engage in positive diversionary activities."
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