pubs and telling punters Scotch eggs are not a “substantial meal”. Drinkers across the UK have been forced to leave as soon as they finish eating in Tier 2 boozers that are under much tighter rules to fight the spread of coronavirus.
Patrick Dardis, chief executive of Young’s, said officers in London had been booting out customers. He said: “As if we haven’t got enough to contend with, we have had some overzealous officials going into pubs unnecessarily and it’s a bit intimidating customers.” City of London Police said officers would only enforce legislation “where absolutely necessary”.
Deputy Chief Constable Paul Netherton said: “Police will not be visiting pubs checking what people are eating. “If we are faced with an issue, we may.
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