A takeover by supermarket giant Morrisons has forced over a thousand shops in the UK to stop selling alcohol. The sale of lottery tickets has also been affected.
It is understood that the store cannot sell these items due to licensing issues affecting all stores as a result of the takeover by Morrison's. Customer notices were erected inside the Morrison's store on London Road in Leigh-on-Sea, which is run by McColl's.
The notice reads: "Unfortunately we are required by law to temporarily suspend all alcohol sales. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. We look forward to serving you as soon as we can."
