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POLICE BOSS GIVES UPDATE ON LOCKDOWN
HUMBERSIDE Police’s assistant chief constable has issued an update on “policing the new Covid-19 restrictions”.
It comes as England goes into a second lockdown for four weeks.
Assistant chief constable Chris Noble said the new laws were being put in place “to save lives and protect our health service” and urges people thinking about breaking the rules to “make the right choice”.
He also thanked the “majority of people” within the force area for “abiding by the restrictions”.
“I understand that throughout the pandemic, our communities have had to make great sacrifices and continuously adapt their way of living as new laws and guidance have come into place,” he said.
“It has been an incredibly difficult time for everyone and I firstly wish to thank the majority of people within the Humberside force area for abiding by the restrictions laid out and doing their part towards protecting the NHS and those around them.
“Having had a period of more relaxed restrictions over the summer months, I know the news of a second tightening will be hard for some, however, it is incredibly important that everyone follows the new laws, as they are being put in place to save lives and protect our health service.”
Mr Noble set set out restrictions will mean.
“The restrictions will see our bars, restaurants and non-essential retail what the stores shut once again, apart from takeaway and click-and-collect services,” he continued.
“It will also require us to stay at home more, as those that can work from home should do so, and people are no longer permitted to mix apart from in certain exempt circumstances such as childcare arrangements or support bubbles.
“Our schools, colleges and university will remain open and our neighbourhood teams will be on hand to support and offer reassurance where needed.”
Mr Noble said a “minority of people” may be considering the possibility of not following the rules.
“I am confident in the public and know that the overwhelming majority will do the right thing as new measures take effect,” he said.
“A minority of people however, may be considering the possibility of not following the rules or finding ways to bend the rules.
“I would appeal to anyone thinking about this to think carefully about how their actions and about they would feel if others were endangering their loved ones, and I would ask you to make the right choice.
“We will continue to engage with people sensibly and fairly, explaining and encouraging people to follow the restrictions in place.”
Mr Noble said officers would not “waste time” encouragement”.
“Our officers will assess each situation but will not waste time with endless encouragement for those who knowingly break the rules and put lives at risk,” he said.
“Enforcement is our last resort, but as the public have seen, we will take action against those that do not respond to the first 3 Es or are recklessly ignoring the regulations by organising gatherings. They should expect to receive a fixed penalty notice.” with
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