People urged to report ‘rule of six’ breaches after large group pictured on Sheffield street

Police have encouraged members of the public to report any coronvirus breaches after a photo emerged of people apparently flouting the new rules in Sheffield.
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This photo, which was reportedly taken on the evening Wednesday, September 16 and has been shared with The Star, shows a large group congregating on Page Hall Road.

A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Police said the force had received no reports of a gathering there that night.

A large group congregating on Page Hall Road in Sheffield, apparently in breach of the new 'rule of six' restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirusA large group congregating on Page Hall Road in Sheffield, apparently in breach of the new 'rule of six' restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus
A large group congregating on Page Hall Road in Sheffield, apparently in breach of the new 'rule of six' restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus
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But she added: “We would encourage people to report breaches of current Covid-19 legislation using our online reporting tool in the first instance.”

The Government’s new ‘rule of six’ restrictions came into force on Monday, September 14, following a rise in the number of coronavirus cases being recorded in the UK.

The regulations limit social gatherings indoors and out to a maximum of six people, with only limited exemptions including for work and education.

Police can order groups exceeding that number to disperse and fine individuals £100 for a first offence, doubling each time up to a maximum of £3,200.

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This is not the first example of people in Page Hall apparently flouting coronavirus rules, with numerous photos and videos having emerged from the neighbourhood of large gatherings and late-night brawls both during and after lockdown.

In May, extra police were deployed to the area to help prevent breaches, with a number of fines being issued.

Some of the highest numbers of coronavirus deaths in the UK have been recorded in the small north-east suburb, although a direct link to lockdown breaches has not been established.