Teenager banned from all Welshpool pubs

A teenager has been banned from all pubs in Welshpool after he was caught attempting to buy alcohol from an off-licence. Premises owners in the town have been warned to be vigilant.

And they have been told to ask anybody who appears to look under 21 for photo identification.

The youth, 16, was issued with a £50 fixed penalty notice and a Welshpool Behave or Be Banned (Bobb) order which means he will not be able to enter any of the town's pubs.

Sian George, Dyfed-Powys Police spokeswoman, said the matter of underage drinking had been highlighted as a priority in the town and officers were working hard to crack down.

She said: "The local police in Welshpool has stepped up their purge on underage drinkers and this week issued a £50 fixed-penalty notice to a 16 year old.

"The youngster also received a Pubwatch ban via the Welshpool Behave or Be Banned (Bobb) scheme and licensees in the Welshpool area have been reminded to be vigilant and challenge 21 Proof-of-Age checks and the use of false identification.

"Under-age drinking has been highlighted as a police priority for the area in which licensing enforcement checks will be conducted over the Christmas period to ensure compliance of the licensing laws."

Any licensees who would like advice or guidance on relevant can call 0845 3302000.