And finally… caveat venditor

Bedfordshire Police sent actors feigning “excessive drunkenness” - with symptoms such as unsteadiness, slurred speech and loud behaviour - into pubs, clubs and newsagents in Dunstable.

They said actors were upsold double measures, encouraged to buy shots and advised on how to get “the most drunk”.

The businesses in question have now been advised by police.

Licensing sergeant Liam Mitchell said: “This operation has highlighted just how lax the sale of alcohol can be treated, and has been a good learning experience for the venues and staff involved.”