We’ve all been on dates before that just didn’t feel quite right. There wasn’t anything wrong with the guy or girl in question, per se; they were clean, they were friendly, they seemed reasonably sane. But that elusive spark was lacking, and you decided – before you’d even said your goodbyes – that you probably wouldn’t be seeing them again.

Usually, it’s possible to extricate yourself from these situations with minimal drama. A polite “I had a lovely time, but I don’t think we’re a good fit” text is enough to set you free.

But occasionally, we cross paths with someone who won’t take being let down lying down.

That’s what happened to Lucy Brown, who recently told a guy she wasn’t interested in seeing him for a second time. His response? To bill her for the drinks he’d bought.

The 38-year-old fashion designer met the unnamed man through dating site Plenty of Fish, and sent him a WhatsApp message after their first date to let him know that she didn’t think they were right for one another.

Woman billed by man after refusing to go on second date