Drinkers were found hiding in cupboards by police inside a UK pub flouting lockdown rules. Police visited The Pitsmoor Hotel in Sheffield on Friday morning after being tipped-off by members of the public that owners were serving customers.
South Yorkshire Police and Sheffield City Council ordered the premises to shut down immediately and the pub's alcohol licence is under review.
John O'Malley, Liquor Licensing Manager at South Yorkshire Police, said: "On Friday night, officers attended the premises and found a number of people hiding in cupboards, the pub was clearly still open for business. "What makes this more significant, is that the licence holder has already been served a prohibition notice under the legislation for another premise,