Party Britons defy Faliraki clampdowns

Holiday Britons carried on with outrageous parties in Faliraki yesterday despite a clampdown by the Greek authorities.

Two Blackpool policemen flew to the resort, on the island of Rhodes, to offer advice on handling yobs following a successful crackdown on drunken behaviour at the Lancashire resort.

Meanwhile, representatives of tour operator Club 18-30 - blamed for some of the antics - sought urgent meetings with Greek officials to clarify changes in the law designed to prevent public nudity.

'On Monday, we asked for an urgent meeting between all tour operators and local authorities,' said a company spokesman. 'We have still not received any official confirmation of a change in policy by the local authorities.'

Greek tourist chief Yannis Patellis said the country was determined to throw off its 'anything goes' label, particularly as it is hosting the Olympic Games next year.

The tougher line came as yet another holidaymaker was arrested for dropping his trousers in Faliraki.

Steven Ireland, of Essex, spent a night in jail after being charged with indecent behaviour. He was released yesterday after paying a £1,750 fine.

Two other Britons who faced jail sentences for stripping in public were freed.

Jemma Gunning, 18, who was convicted of indecent exposure after baring her breasts during a Best Bottom contest, was flying home after her mother paid her £1,750 fine.