Supermarket licence in doubt after alcohol sold to teenagers

Officers sent teenagers into the Nisa store in Barber Road, Crookesmoor, on April 7, July 29 and November 18 2011, and on February 17 this year.

In her report to the council’s licensing board, Elizabeth Payne from South Yorkshire Police said: “Although there was a change of both premises licence holder and designated premises supervisor (DPS) in August 2011, which was between the second and third failures, information provided to us by trading standards has shown that there are significant links between both the new and previous premise licence holders and DPSs.

“Therefore we think that it is reasonable and proportionate to request a review of the premise licence on this basis.”

During the test purchase operations, drinks including cider and Lambrini were sold to teenage volunteers aged 15, 16 and 17.

Julie Hague from the Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board has also asked the licensing board members to “take positive action to protect children from the risks presenting at these premises.”

A decision on Nisa’s licence will be made at a licensing board meeting next Tuesday, May 15, at Sheffield Town Hall.