Police to step up patrols amid fears of 'chaos' as English pubs reopen

Forces urge people to drink responsibly as lockdown rules are eased further on Saturday

Police forces across England will deploy additional patrols on Saturday as pubs reopen as part of the biggest easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures to date.

Pubs, restaurants, cafes, hotels and other hospitality and entertainment services will open on Saturday for the first time since mid-March, with strict conditions in place.