A Gateshead corner shop has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after staff were caught selling alcohol to a 15-year-old child.
According to council documents: “On 24th February 2022, a test purchase exercise using a 15-year-old child volunteer was carried out at the premises and the child was sold a bottle of Desperados Beer. This is an alcoholic beverage containing 5.9% alcohol.”
Gateshead council’s licensing subcommittee heard representations and concerns from police, public health officers, and a local councillor about Sheriffs Highway Stores. Public health officers reminded the committee of the consequences of underage drinking including contributing to mental health problems and poor academic performance.
