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Retailer prosecuted for selling alcohol to minor (1 August 2016)
Date: 01/08/2016
Hounslow Council in Greater London has prosecuted a mini mart owner for selling age-restricted goods to a customer who was underage.
In July at Feltham Magistrates’ Court, Dedar Singh – owner of Best Quality Foods at Albany Parade in Brentford – pleaded guilty to the offence involving selling a bottle of WKD alcohol to a 17-year-old in June 2015.
The court took into account Singh’s guilty plea and fined him £500, plus costs of £500 and a victim surcharge of £50. Magistrates warned Singh that, should he return to court for a similar offence, he could face a fine of up to £5,000.
Cabinet Member for Community Protection at Hounslow Council, Councillor Sue Sampson, said:
“We regularly visit sellers of age-restricted goods to ensure they are running their business within the confines of the law.
“While most shops check the ID of those they suspect are underage, there are a few – like Mr Singh’s – that turn a blind eye.
“When we come across these irresponsible business owners that put the lives of our young people in danger, we will always take tough action. Let this prosecution be a warning to others.”
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