South Yorkshire Police respond to over 250 Covid breaches on New Year’s Eve

South Yorkshire Police were called to more than 250 suspected breaches of coronavirus regulations on New Year's Eve.
By Alana Roberts
Published 2nd Jan 2021, 16:02 BST
Updated 2nd Jan 2021, 16:02 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Residents had been urged to stay safe and abide by the current Tier 3 restrictions while celebrating the New Year amidst the coronavirus crisis.

But, despite repeated warnings, South Yorkshire Police said it received 265 calls from worried members of the public reporting Covid-19 breaches on New Year’s Eve – with a further 156 calls received on New Year’s Day.

Read More
When Sheffield Tier 3 will next be reviewed and whether South Yorkshire faces Ti...
South Yorkshire Police issued more than 80 fines to those caught breaching the Covid rules during the New Year's periodSouth Yorkshire Police issued more than 80 fines to those caught breaching the Covid rules during the New Year's period
South Yorkshire Police issued more than 80 fines to those caught breaching the Covid rules during the New Year's period
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The force said 81 Fixed Penalty Notices were issued in total over this period by the dedicated Covid response team, although more were issued by its district response teams.

75 fines were handed out to those who attended an illegal party at a flat in Portland Tower, Sheffield city centre, which was shut down by police shortly after 12.35am on New Year's Day.

Under Tier 3, people cannot mix indoors with anyone from outside of their household unless they are part of a support bubble.

In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a digital subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor