Councillors have backed a police review of the licence of a Weymouth store.

As previously reported, Dorset Police has called for a review of the premises licence for Eats & Drinks at 24-25 King Street, between the seafront and the train station.

The review was put before the planning and licensing committee at Weymouth Town Council on Tuesday, July 16, for the members to give a comment.

In a statement, Dorset Police drug and alcohol harm reduction team said: "Dorset Police bring this premises licence before the members of the Licensing Sub-Committee for review on the basis that there is evidence that this premises is associated with handling stolen goods.

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"Additionally, Dorset Police, alongside our partners in Dorset Council, have concerns that this premises is failing to promote the licensing objectives by offering alcohol for sale to those that are most vulnerable in our communities, namely street homeless individuals."

Cllr Peter Dickenson, chair of the planning and licensing committee, said: "The police have obviously got information. I support the police in any action they do in the prevention of crime, the police no longer have confidence in it."

Cllrs voted unanimously to support the review by police.

Public comments on the review can be made to the Dorset Council licensing team by July 23rd.

Dorset Council’s licensing records show that the premises has been licensed to Mr Naguleswaran Jayasuthan since November 2005.