Fake Labubu dolls seized from seaside town's shops

The dolls pose "significant safety risks", Blackpool Trading Standards says

Counterfeit Labubu-style dolls have been seized after being found in shops in Blackpool.

The dolls pose "significant safety risks", including detachable parts that could be a choking hazard to children, the town's trading standards team said.

The council said it had seen a rise in counterfeit versions of the popular toy, which can also pose a potential exposure to harmful chemicals.

The collectible dolls, from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart, have become hugely popular with children and teenagers in recent years, after launching in 2015.

Blackpool Council warned that such counterfeit items circumvent product safety standards making them "unsafe and potentially dangerous".

If the price seems unusually low, "it could be a red flag", it warned.