Despite numerous reports of residents hosting parties this weekend and groups gathering at Lydiard park for a football match only one fixed penalty notice was handed out by Wiltshire Police throughout Swindon.
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: “We have been pleased to see that the vast majority of people have understood the importance of the Government’s social distancing rules and have acted responsibly.
“Over the weekend we issued just one fixed penalty notice, which highlights how well people are using personal responsibility to keep themselves and others safe.
“Our approach throughout the COVID19 pandemic has been to engage with our communities and explain to people about why social distancing is important. But, if people do not listen, or persistently flout the rules, then we will move to enforcement.
The Swindonian were contacted over the weekend by concerned readers about a party in Rodbourne, which the police were called out to attend and also a game of football taking place at Lydiard Park which was reported to the police.
The police spokesman advising “We cannot provide updates on every single report we have received, but we want to reassure people that all reports are reviewed and assessed to determine if a proportionate police response is required.”
Neighbours on both sides had people over for bbqs over the weekend, but this went ignored and probably just put down to us being those neighbours who inform the police when things aren’t great next door. Like the drug deals that happen and the domestic violence too. All gets ignored and we get told to keep out of their business. Unbelievable.