Banana shortage hits several Tesco stores across UK

Several Tesco stores have been hit with a banana shortage - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Several Tesco shops across the UK have been hit with a banana shortage, with one store blaming shipment delays caused by bad weather.

Customers faced empty shelves in shops across Maidstone, London, Bournemouth and the Isle of Sheppey, according to Sky News and customer social media posts.