Residents have hit out at the group planning anti-lockdown protests in Swindon this weekend.
The protests are being organised by a group called the UK Freedom Movement with the gatherings set to break the new guidance around social distancing and put people at risk of the coronavirus.
The posters, being widely shared on social media says “”Join the UK Freedom Movement and be part of the largest mass gathering since the lockdown.
“We say no to the coronavirus bill. No to mandatory vaccines. No to the new normal and no the unlawful lockdown.
“Bring a picnic, some music and let’s have some fun and say yes to life.”
Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said “Calling for a mass gathering is a flagrant breach of the regulations and the guidance on social distancing and is wholly irresponsible.
“The number of people who have sadly lost their lives to Coronavirus should be sobering for us all.
“Ultimately, if these events do happen, they will cause an unnecessary strain on all emergency services and the NHS.
“We continue to review and consider all the intelligence we receive and this will help inform our patrol plans for the coming days.
“There are more freedoms being afforded to us today thanks to the collective hard work of the nation – let us enjoy those sensibly and responsibly.”
One resident, Esther Ventura, commented on social media: “What a stupid thing to do right now, its only a couple of days that we had no death at GW Hospital and people with this events wants to make sure the death rate goes up again.
Pure Idiots!”
