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'She was tipsy - you could tell when she talked': Telford chain pub investigating after staff accidentally served boozy 'mocktail' to seven-year-old girl

A brewery chain has launched an investigation after a seven-year-old girl was accidentally given a "mocktail” containing alcohol at a Telford pub.

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Single mum Tracy Shaw took her two daughters to see a pantomime in Telford on Saturday (December 27) and followed up the Christmas treat with a meal and drinks at the Wrekin Giant in Southwater in the town centre.

Ms Shaw said her oldest daughter Amber, aged 28, and youngster Bethany, aged seven, ordered a jug of mocktails - non-alcoholic cocktails.

The Wrekin Giant in Telford. Picture: Greene King
The Wrekin Giant in Telford. Picture: Greene King

But the Telford mum said Amber, who has worked in the pub trade, realised within minutes that there was something off with her drink.

“They ordered a jug of passion fruit cooler, while i had a coffee,” Tracy said. “The mocktail arrived at the table and Amber poured a glass for Bethany.