89 FINED ON MASKS

POLICE have fined just 89 people for failing to wear masks on public transport or in shops.

Forces say penalties are a last resort and most people either put on a face covering or leave.

The fines were issued in England and Wales between June 15 and September 21.

Sixty- one were on public transport and 28 in a “relevant public place” such as a shop.

Between March 27 and September 21, forces issued 18,912 fixed penalty notices for coronavirus breaches.