A social media firestorm has erupted after a viral TikTok video depicted England flags being torn down inside a Dorset pub, an act allegedly carried out by the entourage of Tyson Fury's father, 'Big' John Fury.
The incident, which took place at the The Bridge Inn in Bovington, has been met with widespread condemnation and is now the subject of a police investigation.
Chaos Captured on Camera
The now-deleted video, which spread rapidly across TikTok and Twitter, shows a group of men, purportedly including John Fury, inside the establishment. In the clip, a man is seen deliberately pulling down St George's Cross flags that were hanging behind the bar, to the audible shock of other patrons.
Onlookers can be heard voicing their disapproval, with one person shouting, "That's out of order." The video then cuts to the group leaving the pub, with the cameraman boasting, "We don't care, we're from Manchester," further fuelling the anger of viewers online.
Landlord and Locals React
The pub's landlord expressed his dismay at the incident, confirming that the group had been asked to leave prior to the flag removal. He described the act as "disrespectful" and confirmed that the matter had been reported to the Dorset Police.
Local residents and patrons of the historic pub have also voiced their anger, labelling the actions a disgrace and an insult to the community and armed forces personnel who frequent the area near the Bovington Camp army base.
Police Investigation Underway
A spokesperson for Dorset Police confirmed to the Daily Mail that they are "making enquiries into a public order incident," following the reports. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the event.
The incident has transcended sports news, triggering a intense debate about respect, national symbols, and the behaviour of high-profile figures and their associates in public spaces.
