Wiltshire police have issued 54 fixed penalty notices for covid breaches in the past week taking the total throughout the pandemic to 571.
Since the 8th February police recorded 197 reports from members of the public, either via the phone or using the online reporting tool which resulted in 69 formal warnings being to people for failing to adhere to the Government rules.
Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills said this was now the third week running that we had issued more than 50 fixed penalty notices, which highlighted that there were still a significant group of people who were ignoring the Government’s lockdown rules.
He said: “It is incredibly disappointing that people are still choosing to the flout the rules in this way, showing a complete disregard for the ongoing pandemic and the sacrifices that so many people are making every day to help keep others safe.
Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson added: “I applaud the efforts of all our police officers and staff who continue to be out in our communities, protecting the public and tackling crime.
“They are putting themselves at risk and it is unacceptable that, on top of their usual duties, they are having to deal with so many instances of people breaching lockdown.
“Not only does it take police time and resources away from other matters, but it puts those officers and staff at increased risk of catching Covid-19.”
