Police officers have moved-on individuals sat enjoying the sunshine in Shanklin this afternoon (Saturday), reinforcing the Government’s Stay at Home message.
Families, who have been cooped up inside for the winter under the national lockdown, have taken to the seaside to enjoy today’s unseasonable sunny weather.
However, Police have descended on the area to move people along as, officers say, families are not exercising and are instead sat down eating ice cream – even though takeaway food is permitted under the restrictions.
It doesn’t appear that any fines have been issued as of yet, with the course of action being simple gentle reminders.
I hope the police don’t sit down and have an ice cream then !!!!
Live stream on You tube now going along Regents canal North London
Packed to The rafters with people drinking booze and picnicing,
Not a Wooden Top in view.
Sitting not sat. For goodness sake!
Thank you! It seems to be a recent phenomenon using “sat” instead of the correct “sitting”
People will continue to think what they think, it’s almost like there’s two completely opposing types of people around now. Even if the anti people had it proved that they gave covid to their mother or father and they passed because of it they’d rail against fake science and insist they know better and it’s all rubbish. You can’t argue with people like that, you can lead horse to water you can’t make it drink, there’s none so blind as those that cannot see, blah blah, old truths that span the ages, there’s no point in trying to tell a flat earther, world’s not flat, same thing
Ah….sheeple. Take the death jab and pay your life.
This is the thanks we get for giving the Old Bill an extra 7% in our Council Tax.
The police are helping us stay alive sitting eating is a way the virus spreads your allowed a walk run Nike ride not relaxing in the sun
Agreeded why should we pay them for not doing Thier proper job
I think they should have deployed a water cannon then steamed in with the tasers on those bastards eating ice cream
LOL! The vaccination is no protection from tyranny!
So sad when you see this from the police.. you know what’s even worse though? You now have people cheering this sort of police behaviour on the world had become a horrible place, and all for a virus with an over 99% survival rate.
Omg no cheering the police on for keeping everyone alive and not speeding the virus well shoot me now ! I was there it was packed actually rammed sitting down isn’t allowed everyone knows this big people continue to do that the virus continues to spread and we are in lockdown longer
Why echo are you deleting posts? I already know the answer!
So it’s ok for people to buy non essential rubbish from The Range, Home Bargains and B&Q surrounded by people but can’t have a sit and enjoy an ice cream in the sun. What sort of country do we live in now.
I was there is was packed and that is how it’s spread oriel say down for hours next to strangers more than a quick trip to W shop
Please – if you must comment – then state it in an understandable way!!!
One of the sage scientists said that there was no evidence to show any increase in the infection rate due to last summer’s beach crowding! End of!
It’s not summer it’s one hotter than normal winter day
Well let’s here that tired refrain”its all those tourist bumping up our rates”!! Well here you are folks our own home grown idjeets who think “it doesn’t apply to me”! Really?….
Why are there so many tourists already over here ?? Thought we were not allowed to travel.. ??
Where are these ‘tourists’?
They dont these were people who do not live in Shanklin coming from other parts of the Island.The rules clearly state you must remain in your own town or village particularly if it is sunny
Let me get this straight. If you are less able bodied, or suffering from post-covid breathlessness, and cannot ‘keep moving’ – you are NOT allowed out? Even if you’re mental health is under threat? Yes, there are ‘guidelines’ but for heavens sake.
No it means that if you have all the things you describe then that is ok. If you are one on the people that push the boundaries of the law to satisfy you own selfish requirements, then you should be moved on.
Apparently only ‘families’ have ventured out having been in lock down. People living alone don’t exist.
I have to say though as I took my dog out for a walk daily exercise alone!! 3 cop cars were in front of me and the park was brimming over with mother’s and kids there must have been over hundred all sitting together no social distance and the police were just looking over i paper my horn at the police and said what on earth are you doing this was Staffordshire police disgusting
Paper horn? Staffordshire?
Hands in pockets, hatless and slouching – what a disgrace. All over the country the police have lost their self-respect in their appearance. We need to insert some good old fashioned military discipline into these programmed robots – we have to bring back police constables who are proud of the responsibilities they have been entrusted with; who understand they are there to keep the peace and to uphold the common sense that is our Common Law. They need to get a grip of themselves!
Does say it illegal to sit whilst having a take away as I would have done it. You are suppose to walk with your takeaway. Personal police here are not doing there job the people no the rules it’s been a year. Fine people then maybe the message will get through. It’s these little things people are getting away with here but not on the mainland. Sort it out
Can anyone spell properly these days? Seeemingly not. As for outdoors – it wasn’t an issue last Summer with hugely packed beaches. Fresh air, sunshine (Vitamin D) does us all the best good – ‘Mother Nature’ and all that. STOP the scaremongering and enjoy the sunshine!!!
I feel sorry for the police. This island is not popular from its smart people, and getting ot its knees because compared to 10 years ago, high streets are dying, council estates are building, workplaces are disappearing, can’t expect people to come here with brain, but those unintelligent ones living on bennys.
Yet mums get to have pick nicks in the playgrounds whilst mixing freely with many other households.