A pub has been issued with an improvement notice after police officers discovered breaches of coronavirus regulations.
Torfaen County Borough Council said Gwent Police officers visited The Halfway Inn, on Commercial Street, Cwmbran, on Friday October 2.
A spokesperson said officers observed staff and customers walking around the premises not wearing a face mask and members of separate households sat together at the same table.
Management of the premises now have 48 hours to correct the issues highlighted or further enforcement action will be considered, the council said.
Councillor Mandy Owen, Torfaen Council executive member for the environment, said: “Blatantly flouting the coronavirus regulations is dangerous, and it’s sad to hear that some people are still not taking the risk (to health) as seriously as they should.
"The council’s public protection service has been working closely with businesses providing advice and support to help them control the risks associated with coronavirus.
"While the majority of businesses have been following the rules, a small minority have shown a flagrant disregard for the law, putting their customers and staff at risk.
"We hope this case makes other businesses think twice about ignoring the rules, and we would like to thank Gwent Police for their support with this case."
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Gwent Police chief superintendent Mark Hobrough said: "Our investigation, in co-ordination with Torfaen County Borough Council’s public protection team, uncovered serious breaches of the legislation.
"As this incident shows, we – together with our partners – will continue to take action to keep the public safe if no alternative is left.
"We’ll do so if businesses, and the public, continue to flout the law especially after we have engaged with, encouraged and educated people beforehand."
