A TEENAGER was refused entry into a Worcester bar because he "looked too young" - despite having a nationally-recognised ID card.

Tom Davies claims doormen at the Kangaroo Bar told him that, although they knew he was of age, he was not welcome.

The 18-year-old, from Rose Avenue, Tolladine, says he has been discriminated against and will now find another place to go with friends.

"I've got a provisional driving licence and Citizencard to prove my age," said the postman.

"We went to Kangaroo Bar but it hadn't opened. The doormen told us to come back in 15 minutes.

"When we went back to meet some friends, they said the managers had said I wasn't allowed in because I looked too young.

"I've been in there before and had no problem. It's a stupid excuse. I've been discriminated against."

Mr Davies had gone to the city centre with postman friend Paul Taylor.

"He does look young but he always carries ID with him," said Mr Taylor, of Westminster Road, Ronkswood.

"We went to the Kangaroo Bar a month ago and had a good night. This time they said he couldn't go in. It ruined a good evening."

Bar owner Darren Pinches said doormen only accepted two forms of identification at the New Street venue.

"We accept University College Worcester cards because we know they must be 18, as well as passports," he said. "We get a lot of people in the Kangaroo Bar and the doormen are told to keep a tight rein on it. It's a shame for some who do look young.

"We feel sorry for the guy if he is 18, but we don't accept any other form of ID."

The chairman of the Worcester Licensed Victuallers' Association said that the Citizencard was a nationally-recognised form of identification.

"It's as near to fraudulent proof as you can get," said Mike Stevens.

"The LVA and Trading Standards are promoting this card in schools and colleges. We suggest this card can be accepted, but we accept bars must satisfy themselves of a person's age."