The coronavirus pandemic has forced all of us to stay at home to save lives. However, there are a small minority of people who are choosing to disobey the social distancing measures put in place for the greater good.

Now, police have busted a pub operating illegally in the UK after an anonymous tip-off. When they arrived at The Pitsmoor Hotel in Sheffield, England, people hid in cupboards in a bid to avoid arrest.

This teacher told students disobeying lockdown to "die a slow and painful death":

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South Yorkshire Police liquor licensing manager John O'Malley said in a statement: "Officers attended the premises and found a number of people hiding in cupboards. The pub was clearly still open for business.''

"What makes this more significant, is that the license holder has already been served a prohibition notice under the legislation for another premise. Licences for both venues are now under review by ourselves and Sheffield City Council, so there could be long-term implications for these businesses."

Pubs in countries under lockdown have been warned that when restrictions slowly start to get lifted, they will be among the last to reopen.

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Per the Metro, British Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show: "Areas of hospitality will be among the last to exit the lockdown, yes that is true, they will be among the last.

"This virus has changed so much, it's a new virus of a great potency and lethality. It spreads remarkably fast, we want to ensure that we can get on top of it.''

"We also want to ensure the economic life of the nation, the social life of the nation can return over time but even as some restrictions are lifted the way in which our schools, the way in which our shops and factories operate will change as a result of what we know about this virus and what we know about social distancing.''

"Of course, we want to make sure that the best scientific advice guides us as we take an approach towards easing these restrictions in the right way with appropriate safeguards."

In the UK, the lockdown was extended for at least another three weeks on April 16.

Police bust pub violating lockdown and find drinkers 'hiding in cupboards'