Aldershot shops fined after selling alcohol to teen
They didn't request ID or refuse the sale of alcohol to a 17-year-old
Four shops in Aldershot have been fined for selling alcohol to a teenager, after failing police tests of their age verification policies.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Licensing Team, along with a Licensing Officer from Rushmoor Borough Council, visited 13 shops on Thursday 3 April.
Staff at nine of the venues passed the test by requesting ID and refusing the sale of alcohol to our 17-year-old volunteer.
Staff at four venues failed the test.
They were issued a £90 fixed penalty notice and given advice from the officers.
Licensing Officer, PC Phil Dennett, said: “We carried out this operation to make sure shops had the right processes to stop alcohol being served to underage people.
“We’re pleased that most of the venues passed the spot checks, although it’s disappointing to see that staff at four shops failed.
“We will look to visit those stores again in the coming months.”