Potentially ‘lethal’ hats that could strangle children have been seized.

A stall in Enfield Town was visited after a tip off from other trading standards teams about children's hats on sale.

The furry, coloured hats with an animal decoration combine with a scarf with two arms that could create a noose around the child’s neck.

Officers said children from two to eight years old were most at risk and those aged between ten and 14 were also at risk.

Enfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for environment and community safety, Councillor Chris Bond, said: “It beggars belief that stall holders are prepared make a quick buck by selling potentially lethal hats aimed at young children.

“We are determined to track down and seize any dangerous products on display in the run up to Christmas and beyond, to protect residents for harm and remove hazardous products from sale in this borough.

“I would urge parents to check any items they purchase for their children meet the recommended standards to ensure they are safe to wear, it would be a tragedy if any child or young person was harmed because their parents unwittingly purchased a dangerous product from an irresponsible trader.”