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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Olivia Williams

Wetherspoons staff 'accused' deaf mum of being drunk and 'refused' to serve her

A Wetherspoons customer said his deaf wife was accused of being "drunk" by a staff member because she "spoke too loud".

Husband Scott Arathoon said he visited the Wheatsheaf Wetherspoon in Ellesmere Port on Wednesday with wife Sally, 47, and other family members following his mum's funeral. The 49-year-old claims Sally went to the bar to order her second alcoholic drink and a coffee for Scott.

While at the bar, Scott claims his wife was allegedly "refused" service by a staff member who reportedly accused Sally of being "drunk" as she "spoke too loud". The dad-of-three said his wife Sally suffers from Ménière's disease, which is a rare disorder and symptoms include vertigo, tinnitus, pressure felt deep inside the ear and hearing loss.

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