A Whitley Bay shop has been spared losing its alcohol licence after it was revealed the owner was a "victim" of a former employee.
A Lifestyle Express in Station Road, Whitley Bay, was up before councillors after a Northumbria Police and Trading Standards sting operation caught a salesperson selling alcohol to a minor on May 13 2022. No challenge was made and the sales assistant was issued with a £90 fixed penalty notice.
The operation was conducted after police received, on numerous occasions, intelligence regarding underage sales from the shop and anti-social behaviour in the area.
