A barber has hit out at people who have asked him for a sneaky lockdown haircut - saying he has "lost count" of the number of calls he has had.
Oz Gokhan said he is "fed up" would-be customers requesting he opens up the back room of his shop in Taunton, Somerset or visit them at home.
Hairdressers have been shut since January 5 under coronavirus rules, with a provisional date of April 12 being earmarked for the earliest possible reopening.
Mr Gokhan, who runs Marmaris Turkish Barbers, told Somerset Live about his frustrations with people messaging him about a discreet trim.
He said: "I lost count of how many calls we had. People asking, can you do my hair, to which I'd reply that it doesn't work like that.
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"I'm fed up, a black market haircut could cost me up to £10,000, so what's the point?
"People have been saying that they can come pick me up, or inviting themselves to the barbers shop.
"We have a back room in the shop, so people will ask me if I can cut it out the back discreetly.
"I've told them I'm not coming to their home, and they're not coming here."
Mr Gokhan, known as Ozzy to his clients, was forced to put a post on Facebook asking people to stop calling.
He added: "I turned the phone line off about three weeks ago but I still get messages.
"People have started messaging the Facebook account asking when I can cut their hair and that they really need one."
"What's the point in risking that? Just let your hair grow. Why would you take a black market haircut and risk the fine?
"Life is too important to risk, I know a few people that have passed away because of Covid, and you can't risk it for the money.
"You can't make the money if you don't have a life."
Mr Gokhan said he is looking forward to re-opening but will be sticking to his usual method of walk-in appointments.
He added: "I've been cutting hair for over 25 years and I've always believed the walk-in is the best way forward.
"Walk in gives the opportunity for new clients, you can be in town see a free chair and get your hair cut."
