A pubgoer who was asked to wear a mask went on a glass smashing rampage in front of horrified customers.
The ECHO understands he shouted "Covid does not exist" and refused to leave the pub after he was politely requested to put on the face covering.
The incident happened at The Windle pub in St Helens, on Saturday evening (June 5).
On its Facebook page, the pub wrote: "A big thanks to the man who I asked kindly to please put a mask on today, who then called me every name under the sun and then threw his pint glasses around smashing everywhere.
"Hope you are proud of yourself with the damage you caused, also there were families in with children in the pub.
"We do not condone nor tolerate this behaviour, we are still in a pandemic and we still have to conform to the rules and also safeguarding our customers.
"Only animals we let in are on a lead so please don't bring that behaviour into the pub."
Merseyside Police confirmed they attended an incident at the pub on Saturday evening.
A spokesperson said: "At around 7.30pm, police were called to The Windle Pub in Hard Lane after reports a male customer had been aggressive and smashed glasses outside the venue before making off.
"Police attended and escorted a small group of people out of the venue, who were co-operative.
"No-one was hurt in the incident."
Anyone with information or mobile phone footage can DM police on Twitter via @MerPolCC or message on Facebook at 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre'.
Alternatively, call 101 quoting incident reference 21000393975 or call @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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