A dad has blasted Asda after claiming his son was allowed to buy a £2 scratchcard - despite being nine years below the legal age limit. James Fletcher-Retallick, 47, said he was "shocked" son Ronnie, seven, was able to make the purchase with his pocket money.
The minimum age to buy National Lottery scratchcards in the UK is 16. James said Ronnie was with him during a trip to the store in Folkestone, Kent in August.
The youngster went up to the cigarette counter, where it's claimed a male worker first offered him sweets - before allowing him to buy a scratchcard. Asda apologised and said an investigation was launched following the incident. But James, a single dad, said he is unsatisfied with the supermarket's actions - and wants a clear explanation.
