Balding man, 49, asked for ID

A man was asked for proof of his age when he bought a bag of party poppers at Tesco — even though he is nearly 50.

Staff told Maurice Harris, 49, he had to prove he was over 18 as the £1.99 bag of 50 party poppers were classed as explosives.



He was finally sold them when a security guard he knew at the store in Bedworth, Warwicks, vouched for him.

Postman Maurice said: “I’m 50 next month but I look older. I’ve hardly got a hair on my head.” Tesco has apologised.