selling alcohol without a licence
The illegal sale of alcohol without a licence is being addressed through enforcement, with a Tower Hamlets business fined in June 2026.
In June 2026, a business in Tower Hamlets was fined £12,800 for selling alcohol without a licence for approximately two years, following a prosecution case presented to the Tower Hamlets Licensing Committee. This discovery was made during an investigation into an underage knife sale at the premises.
The illegal act of selling alcoholic beverages without the required licence from relevant authorities continues to be subject to enforcement. No further council discussions or decisions on this topic are currently scheduled in the provided material.
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