Man who travelled over 60 miles for fish and chips in Norfolk fined
Norfolk Police has issued over 60 fines for breaches of lockdown rules.
Last updated 20th Jan 2021
A man who travelled from Mildenhall to Scratby for fish and chips got one of the 65 fines Norfolk Police has handed out since Friday 15th January for breaches of lockdown rules.
Fines were also given to three people who'd travelled from London to Norwich.
They initially tried to tell officers they were going to hospital but later admitted to visiting a friend.
A group of men in Norwich from different households were fined after drinking together and getting involved in a disturbance in the street.
The force says numerous fines were also given to people who had breached rules on households mixing by allowing gatherings to take place.
82 people were also given warnings in the same time period.
Officers say they're continuing to patrol town centres, coastal areas and beauty spots.
Last weekend 31 fines were issued along with 96 warnings, while on Thursday 14th January, 13 fines were given out for lockdown breaches.
Assistant Chief Constable, Julie Wvendth, said: "The overwhelming majority of people take their personal responsibility seriously in following lockdown rules.
"I'm grateful of this approach and we need to carry on with this effort to reduce the risk of transmission and the spread of the virus.
"However, we continue to see a minority who, despite being aware of the rules, choose to ignore them. It is these such cases where people blatantly breach the rules where we will take action.
"Officers will of course use their discretion and take account of individual circumstances but we must all remember these rules are in place to protect us all and only work effectively if we all follow them."