Over 70 Covid breaches across Sheffield and South Yorkshire on DAY ONE of Tier 2 lockdown
Over 70 reports of Covid breaches were made to South Yorkshire Police on the first day of new Tier 2 restrictions coming into force in the county.
Last Wednesday, new lockdown restrictions made it illegal for more than one household to mix in any indoor settings, including homes, pubs and restaurants but people can still mix in groups of six outdoors.
The restrictions were introduced in response to a rising coronavirus infection rate in many parts of the country.
A total of 73 alleged breaches were made on day one of the new rules.
Superintendent Paul McCurry, who is leading South Yorkshire Police’s operational response to Covid-19, said: “Tackling Covid-19 is a collective effort and the majority of people continue to play their part.
“Police are now however taking a stronger stance against those who are knowingly breaching the regulations which are in place to protect us all.
“We review all reports received from the public, and address any areas of concern as well as those who are blatantly or persistently breaking the rules.
“We will always seek to engage with the public and encourage compliance in the first instance, but where it is a clear-cut breach, or people do not listen to our officers, we will move to enforcement.
“We want to avoid a further rise in cases; we want to protect people; and we want to play out part in preventing South Yorkshire potentially moving to further restrictions under Tier 3.”
Visit South Yorkshire Police’s website to report breaches.