'Bang out of order': Public angered after radio star 'verbally attacked' at Grand National

People have expressed their disgust after radio presenter Pete Price was "verbally attacked" at the Grand National.

The Liverpool talk show legend, 77, was involved in a disagreement at a bar at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday (April 15). A video circulating on social media shows Pete being called a c*** by a fellow attendee before he responds with his own outburst.

Pete is then followed out of the bar by the person behind the camera, who calls him a lizard numerous times. Pete said the incident arose after he was the target of provocation and numerous homophobic slurs, which left him fearing for his safety, reports the ECHO.

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In a statement sent to the ECHO, Pete said: "I am aware of a video that is circulating from the Grand National on Saturday. Whilst I would apologise for the use of the language used and any offence that may have caused, I am beyond hurt, upset and angry that my clear distress has been released as a source of amusement in this way.

"I would like to clarify that my reaction is a result of a culmination of extensive provocation which began with multiple vile, homophobic slurs, which made me not only angry but also fear for my safety. My distress in the video is clear to see and the prolonged verbal attack I received at the end of my working day is absolutely horrible to re-live.

"I had enjoyed three fantastic days at Aintree, walked the course many times over and engaged with hundreds, if not thousands of race-goers who were fun, polite, respectful and kind. I have posed for as many photos as I could, done personal messages for loved ones on guest phones and generally tried my absolute best to accommodate every request I could in