A Wirral man has been charged after an incident involving a machete in New Brighton last week.
Police were called to Marine Street Social in New Brighton at around 10.30pm on Friday (June 18) after receiving reports of an incident involving a man brandishing a knife.
A video, which emerged online, shows the incident and staff picking up nearby tables and chairs to defend themselves from a man, while others can be heard screaming and shouting.
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There were no reports of any injuries and a 23-year-old man from Tranmere was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of affray and possession of a controlled drug.
While in police custody he verbally abused officers and was further arrested on suspicion of a public order offence.
Merseyside Police have now confirmed Ellis Price, 23, of Church Road in Tranmere has been charged with affray, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a controlled drug and a Section 4A public order offence following the incident.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We have charged a 23-year-old man following an incident in New Brighton on Friday 18 June.
"At around 10.30pm officers were called to Marine Street Social following reports of an altercation between a man and security staff, where the man produced a knife.
"Patrols attended, located and arrested the man.
"Following his arrest, Ellis Price, 23, of Church Road, Tranmere, was charged with affray, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a controlled drug and Section 4A public order.
"Price was remanded in custody and appeared in court yesterday (Monday 21 June)."
Price was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on July 19.
