12 photos of deserted Sheffield city centre after it was put in Tier 2 of Covid-19 restrictions

Sheffield’s hospitality sector already appears to be feeling the effects of the new Tier 2 restrictions, less than 24 hours after they were introduced.

These photos, taken taken between 7pm and 8pm on Wednesday – day one of the new, stricter controls on daily life – show a deserted city centre with pubs, bars and restaurants looking a shadow of their former selves through no fault of their own.

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Under the new rules they must close at 10pm and different households are banned from mixing together inside. Customers and staff must also wear face coverings.