A pub landlord is facing a £6,000 fine after a customer is alleged to have broken lockdown rules by standing up to take a sip of lager.
Ian Snowball, 62, who runs sports bar Showtime with his son Adam, 36, claims a local council has a “vendetta” against him and plans to challenge the 'pedantic' fine in court. The alleged rule-breaking took place in June last year - two months after parties were reportedly held at Downing street - when pubs had to stick to strict lockdown protocols.
As the government guidance stated at the time, "When consuming food and drink people should remain seated and take steps to minimise any risk of infection." But in papers served on Ian and his son, the council claims they broke health and safety law - by letting the man drink from a paper cup while standing up to play beer pong.
