Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Crackdown on lunar-fuelled crime Extra police officers are to patrol the streets of Brighton on nights when there is a full moon. It follows research by the Sussex force which concluded there was a rise in violent incidents when the moon was full - and also on paydays. Insp Andy Parr said he compared crime statistics for Brighton and Hove with lunar graphs to discover the trend. The legend that people can become violent, or even turn into wolves, can be traced back to ancient times. But nobody has been able to explain a link between lunar cycles and human behaviour. A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: "Research carried out by us has shown a correlation between violent incidents and full moons." More officers will be out on Brighton's streets during full moons over the summer months, she added. 'Strange behaviour' Mr Parr has said he would be interested in contacting universities who may be interested in examining the link further. He told the BBC: "From my experience, over 19 years of being a police officer, undoubtedly on full moons, we do seem to get people with, sort of, stranger behaviour - more fractious, argumentative. "And I think that's something that's been borne out by police officers up and down the country for years." Past research into the phenomenon includes a study by Professor Michal Zimecki, of the Polish Academy of Sciences, who argued that a full moon could affect criminal activity and health. In 1998, a three-month psychological study of 1,200 inmates at Armley jail in Leeds discovered a rise in violent incidents during the days either side of a full moon. Meanwhile in 1994, Jack Nicholson starred in a film called Wolf, in which a publisher becomes infected by a creature and turns into a wolf at full moon. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/6723911.stm No mention of peeping tom incidents perpetrated by werepigs in the tyneside area mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Crackdown on lunar-fuelled crime Extra police officers are to patrol the streets of Brighton on nights when there is a full moon. It follows research by the Sussex force which concluded there was a rise in violent incidents when the moon was full - and also on paydays. Insp Andy Parr said he compared crime statistics for Brighton and Hove with lunar graphs to discover the trend. The legend that people can become violent, or even turn into wolves, can be traced back to ancient times. But nobody has been able to explain a link between lunar cycles and human behaviour. A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: "Research carried out by us has shown a correlation between violent incidents and full moons." More officers will be out on Brighton's streets during full moons over the summer months, she added. 'Strange behaviour' Mr Parr has said he would be interested in contacting universities who may be interested in examining the link further. He told the BBC: "From my experience, over 19 years of being a police officer, undoubtedly on full moons, we do seem to get people with, sort of, stranger behaviour - more fractious, argumentative. "And I think that's something that's been borne out by police officers up and down the country for years." Past research into the phenomenon includes a study by Professor Michal Zimecki, of the Polish Academy of Sciences, who argued that a full moon could affect criminal activity and health. In 1998, a three-month psychological study of 1,200 inmates at Armley jail in Leeds discovered a rise in violent incidents during the days either side of a full moon. Meanwhile in 1994, Jack Nicholson starred in a film called Wolf, in which a publisher becomes infected by a creature and turns into a wolf at full moon. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/6723911.stm No mention of peeping tom incidents perpetrated by werepigs in the tyneside area mind. Give it time, he's been bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Crackdown on lunar-fuelled crime Extra police officers are to patrol the streets of Brighton on nights when there is a full moon. It follows research by the Sussex force which concluded there was a rise in violent incidents when the moon was full - and also on paydays. Insp Andy Parr said he compared crime statistics for Brighton and Hove with lunar graphs to discover the trend. The legend that people can become violent, or even turn into wolves, can be traced back to ancient times. But nobody has been able to explain a link between lunar cycles and human behaviour. A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: "Research carried out by us has shown a correlation between violent incidents and full moons." More officers will be out on Brighton's streets during full moons over the summer months, she added. 'Strange behaviour' Mr Parr has said he would be interested in contacting universities who may be interested in examining the link further. He told the BBC: "From my experience, over 19 years of being a police officer, undoubtedly on full moons, we do seem to get people with, sort of, stranger behaviour - more fractious, argumentative. "And I think that's something that's been borne out by police officers up and down the country for years." Past research into the phenomenon includes a study by Professor Michal Zimecki, of the Polish Academy of Sciences, who argued that a full moon could affect criminal activity and health. In 1998, a three-month psychological study of 1,200 inmates at Armley jail in Leeds discovered a rise in violent incidents during the days either side of a full moon. Meanwhile in 1994, Jack Nicholson starred in a film called Wolf, in which a publisher becomes infected by a creature and turns into a wolf at full moon. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/6723911.stm No mention of peeping tom incidents perpetrated by werepigs in the tyneside area mind. Give it time, he's been bad Not that bad. I went up to the ward to see him and they've sent him home for the night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Probably needed the three beds they had pulled together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34190 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Probably needed the three beds they had pulled together People complained about his snorting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Probably needed the three beds they had pulled together People complained about his snorting. Plus hospital regulations don't allow you to wallow in mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8950 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 when I was a kid I was told that the full moon has an effect on the water in and around the brain... the things you believe.... p.s. why the mention of Wolf starring Jack Nocholson? The author sems to reference it as some kind of evidence of paranormal activities during the full moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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