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Hundreds of 'unsafe' toys seized near event

Derbyshire County Council A bag of toys including colourful wants and glowsticks that were taken awayDerbyshire County Council
Fairy wands, headbands and vibrating mini footballs were deemed unsafe

More than 200 unsafe toys and novelty items have been seized from sellers who set up outside a famous illuminations event in Derbyshire.

Trading Standards officers from Derbyshire County Council found two unofficial mobile sellers were trying to sell to people heading to this year's Matlock Bath Illuminations.

They were found to be offering unsafe toys and novelty items with easily accessible button batteries and no CE/UKCA safety markings.

The authority has warned people to "use your judgement and be wary of what you are buying".

Derbyshire County Council Three people in high-vis trading standard coats at Matlock Bath IlluminationsDerbyshire County Council
Trading Standards officers have been carrying out patrols in the town

Derbyshire County Council added that the traders caught over the weekend were spoken to by their trading standards officers, which will be followed up by written warnings and further written advice.

This year's event is taking place on the River Derwent every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 September to 27 October.

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