Published Date:
22 August 2007
A teenager has become the first person in the country to be prosecuted for smoking under the new laws.
The 17-year-old from Blackpool, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged under the Health Act 2006 with smoking in a smoke free place.
The offence is alleged to have taken place in the cells at Blackpool Police headquarters on July 10.
Blackpool Youth Court adjourned the case against the teenager for one week.
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Last Updated:
22 August 2007 2:05 PM
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Location:
Preston
