A Coalville store was banned from selling alcohol after police found it was failing to carry out checks on under-age drinkers.

Metro Store in Marlborough Square was told it could not sell any alcohol for seven days after twice failing police tests to ask for youngsters' identities.

Since then, however, the outlet been working closely with North West Leicestershire Police.

Officers from North West Leicestershire have been conducting an operation since December which saw them visit 16 licensed premises across the area and test their compliance.

Of those 16 premises, four failed to check the identities of those purchasing alcohol.

The failed premises were re-visited in January this year which resulted in one failing again.

Leicestershire Police say that, as result of the last visit to the Metro Store, a closure notice was issued prohibiting the premises from selling alcohol for seven days.

The store has abided by the closure and worked closely with the police and local authority to ensure they comply in the future by implementing additional training for staff.

Sergeant Jon Sharpe from North West Leicestershire Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA), said: "These operations are very important to stop the sale of alcohol to underage children.

"They not only highlight our commitment to dealing with crime and anti social behaviour in the area but also educate licensees on their obligations.

"We are pleased that the Metro Store is now fully compliant and we hope this continues. We will be carrying out further operations in the area over the coming months.

"We would advise local businesses to ensure all staff are trained in the sale of alcohol and their responsibilities when checking identities.

"We would like to thank North West Leicestershire District Council for their support during this operation and will work closely with them on future enforcement."