Hampshire Constabulary issued 92 fixed penalty notices over the Halloween weekend as those in the region put their social life ahead of their own health.
Officers on duty over the weekend saw that it was a really happy Halloween for most. They saw that the majority of people were following the guidance and keeping themselves, their families and their communities safe while celebrating.
However, officers also found a number of people still putting their social life ahead of their own health, the health of loved ones, and those who are vulnerable by hosting house parties and breaching the rule of six.
In total, Police attended 33 incidents where health regulations were being breached and issued 92 fines.
Assistance Chief Constable Maggie Blyth said:
“The only way we can get this virus under control and save lives is by everyone in the community sticking to the legislation and taking responsibility.
“The health regulations are in place to protect you, your friends, your families.
“Thankfully, most people in the community understand the seriousness of the situation and are following the guidance. It was great to see lot of people enjoying Halloween in a safe way.
Article continues below this advertisement “But this weekend has proved there are always a few people who ignore what is best for them and others, and make decisions that put other people’s lives at risk.
“The majority of the incidents we attended on Saturday night were house parties organised by adults and attended by significantly more than six people. Where this is still happening our enforcement activity is, by necessity, focused and robust.
“We will continue to focus our efforts on those who are intent on ignoring the legislation, at the same times as tackling offenders, reducing crime, and protecting those who need our help – with crime rates back up to pre-pandemic levels, officers are working really hard to keep the public safe.
“We must remember, it is only by us all working together to follow the legislation that we are able to limit the spread of the virus.
“I want to thank everyone who is taking their personal responsibility seriously and I want to assure you that we will continue to take action against those who needlessly put others at risk”.
You can tell Police about possible breaches of regulations via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/c19/tell-us-about-possible-breach-coronavirus-measures/.
Why are certain people such blithering idiots?
The only idiots are the ones who do not realise their freedoms are being eroded little by little ,never to be given back and do not even realise it .
Absolutely correct.
Thats Hampshire Constabulary, how many were on the Isle of Wight?
How dare you ask such an awkward (but absolutely relevant) question.
Slowly becoming nazi Germany just watch
They should go in and smash all music equipment, take ALL mobiles from everyone in there, and destroy such, and take all booze, drugs.
That way and ONLY that way, will the selfish low life learn.