The South West town of Bridgetown has banned people under 18 from purchasing energy drinks.

The four-month trial aims to combat the damage energy drinks have on poor mental health and anti-social behaviour.

Senior Researcher at the Telethon Kids’ Institute, Justine Howard, told Gary Adshead retailers in Bridgetown have voluntarily agreed to the study.

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“No young person in Bridgetown will be able to buy an energy drink for the study period – so that will be part of us looking at the feasibility and acceptability of the ban,” Ms Howard said.