Lockdown breachers flock to Hunstanton
Dozens were fined last weekend
39 of the 87 fines issued in Norfolk for breaching lockdown last weekend, were handed out in Hunstanton.
They included a couple who'd travelled from Hull for walk, two men from Bury St Edmunds who wanted to film a music video and a woman from Melton Mowbray who was visiting the beach.
Police are warning there are no excuses for not sticking to the rules and they will continue to watch for those risking spreading coronavirus.
T/Superintendent Nathan Clark said:
"The Prime Minister's announcement earlier this week on the roadmap out of lockdown offered new confidence. Optimism that the end of widespread restrictions and these testing times is finally in sight.
And, while talk of being restriction free from 21 June is hugely welcomed and come as a relief to many, there's action we must continue to take to make sure we get there. Communities in Norfolk have done a great job sticking to the rules, which is reflected in the lowering infection rates, and it's really important we continue to follow the rules and guidelines to make sure it stays that way. Many of the decisions made throughout this pandemic have been subject to widespread debate and commentary and this latest announcement is no different.
It is clear that many people have strong views about the continuation of lockdown at a time when infection rates in our county and across the country continue to fall. It is important though to remember that we are still in a national lockdown and the 'stay at home' rules still apply. The roadmap is gradual, with greater freedoms given step-by-step alongside the continued vaccination roll-out with the overall aim of keeping infection rates as low as possible while returning to some degree of normality. It's important we all continue to play our part in this process to make sure things continue to move in the right direction…. no one wants yo-yo lockdowns."