West Mercia Police have submitted an application for a licencing review at a shop premises in Hereford, due to an ongoing investigation over the possible handling of stolen goods.

West Mercia Police say they attended the store in Eign Gate in Hereford on the 16th April 2022 and have identified stolen items on display in the shop. The person in charge of the shop at the time was arrested on suspicion of Handling Stolen Goods.

At the time of the arrest a quantity of medical supplies were also seized believed to be being sold without the appropriate license to sell such products.

Based on the evidence established during the investigations, the Police seek to revoke the license for this premises to sell alcohol. The Police are of the view that this premises clearly undermines the Crime and Disorder licensing objective.

Further details can be found by visiting – IRI Ltd t/a Europe, Hereford – consultation ends 26 August 2022 (herefordshire.gov.uk)