Choking and fire hazard warning as fake 'Labubu' toys siezed

Retail trend Labubu toys have become popular among young people

- JACK THOMSON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Suspected counterfeit 'Labubu' toys and fashion items — including dolls, plushies and phone cases - have been seized from shops in Renfrewshire.

Trading Standards officers have acted to remove approximately 150 imitation products from retail premises across the local authority area.

Formal warning letters have been issued over the situation as the council explained sellers will also be monitored in the run up to Christmas.

An update paper, due to be considered at a meeting of the council's communities and housing policy board next Tuesday, confirmed items have even breached safety requirements.