“They are not toys - they are designed to stun a person with a high voltage shock, and there is clearly a safety issue here for the person operating it and anyone it might be used on.”

Police in Stratford are working with officers from Trading Standards to establish where the taser style weapons are being sold, and would like to hear from anyone who has information which would help their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt Richard Thomas at Stratford Police Station on 01789 444503, or e-mail Rich.thomas@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk