Christmas warning issued to parents buying toys from eBay, TikTok Shop, AliExpress and Wish

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Parents shopping for their children this Christmas have been issued an urgent warning over the safety of some toys sold online.

Online marketplaces such as eBay and AliExpress are known for their cheap prices and wide range of stock, leading many parents to turn to them during the busy festive period when extra costs start adding up.

But shoppers are being warned that some retailers are selling items that could not be legally sold in the UK under safety laws.

An investigation by consumer watchdog Which? found a number of toys for sale that it claimed could choke, cut or strangle a child. READ MORE: Morrisons introduces major change at more than 400 UK stores ahead of Christmas Researchers bought 23 toys, with prices starting from just £1.07 from seven online retailers - AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Temu, TikTok and Wish.