Pub investigated after long queue on street forms before opening at midnight

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. first come, first served!” The scene came as Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested the public should try “behave responsibly” as outdoor areas in pubs, restaurants, cafes as well as non-essential shops and a range of leisure venues were permitted to reopen. She said: “People are beginning to enjoy the easing of restrictions and with the city beginning to reopen non-essential shops and hospitality venues from today, we would like to remind everyone about the importance of following the rules. “This includes social distancing and staying two metres apart, wearing face coverings in public and washing hands regularly when visiting hospitality venues.” She added: “We will be investigating any venue reported to not be following these rules or having difficulties with large queues or unmanageable amounts of visitors.” Darren Lee, who owns the pub in question, said he could not respond to the council as it had not yet contacted him, reported PA. The pub later shared a video its beer garden and customers, with the caption: “The Oak would like to thank all the amazing customers for a fantastic and brilliant atmosphere on our opening night.