Pensioner refused bottle of sherry in age row

An 87-year-old former war hero was refused a bottle of his favourite sherry until he could prove he was over 18.

Stunned pensioner Jack Archer thought the cashier was joking when she asked for proof of his age.



But when she persisted Mr Archer was forced to explain that he was over 80 years of age before he was allowed to buy the bottle.

The incident has highlighted a new policy from the Morrison's chain in asking all customers their age.

The store says it was 'defending moral and legal obligations' by asking the pensioner's age.