Shrewsbury man fined after buying booze for 12-year-old
A man who bought alcohol for a 12-year-old has been fined.
James Morgan, 37, from Shrewsbury, admitted the charge at court, according to West Mercia Police.
A statement from the force said Morgan had bought the alcohol from a shop in Shrewsbury's town centre on January 21.
He was fined £80 for the offence and ordered to pay a further £34 victim surcharge.
PC Neil Clayton urged anyone aware of such incidents to report them to police.
He said: "Young people who use alcohol are at an increased risk of missing school or college, poor health, committing crime and being criminally exploited.
"Where people are identified as either buying or attempting to buy alcohol on behalf of an individual under 18 the police will take positive action against that individual.
"I encourage the public to call police with information on 101 or report online, alternatively this can be reported via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
“Police continue to work with our partners in protecting children from harm. If you have any information regarding licensed premises that are supplying alcohol directly to children then this can be reported to Shropshire Council Trading Standards and Licensing Team."
