Police stopping drivers

WARWICKSHIRE Police were in action checking vehicles in Nuneaton and Bedworth as part of the coronavirus lockdown.

As measures to encourage people to stay at home the force says around 200 vehicles have been stopped in north Warwickshire over the weekend.

The checks were revealed in a Facebook post on the North Warwickshire Police Facebook page this afternoon.

It said: “Officers from A shift patrol are currently carrying out stop and engage patrols around Nuneaton and Bedworth.

“Over the past two days there have been around 200 vehicles stopped.

“The government guidelines are clear, is your journey essential?”

Further guidance was also given on the North Warwickshire Police Facebook page over the weekend.

Attempting to offer clarity where people should travel to and where not to, a post yesterday said: “There’s been some confusion around whether people can visit and exercise in the Warwickshire countryside and historic towns such as Stratfordupon-avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick.

“We’re asking you not to visit these areas and to stay close to home to exercise for the daily exercise, as per the government guidelines on social distancing.

“We understand that there’s a small number of people who live within these immediate areas who may continue to walk dogs and exercise, but cars should only be used for essential journeys and not to travel somewhere to exercise.”