Coronavirus: Melton police issue first fine for flouting restrictions

Melton police have issued their Fixed Penalty Notice for someone flouting new Covid-19 home isolation restrictions.
By Nick Rennie
Published 7th Apr 2020, 16:32 BST
Updated 16th Apr 2020, 09:48 BST
The fixed notice penalty form issued by police for people who flout Covid-19 restrictions while outside their homes EMN-200704-161345001The fixed notice penalty form issued by police for people who flout Covid-19 restrictions while outside their homes EMN-200704-161345001
The fixed notice penalty form issued by police for people who flout Covid-19 restrictions while outside their homes EMN-200704-161345001

The ticket was given to a 38-year-old man in Asfordby Road in the town.

The government gave powers to officers to fine those who hang around away from their homes £60, with the fee being reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days.

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If the offender does it again they will liable for a £120 fixed notice.

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As Pc Davey Rawlings announced the first notice being issued, he posted on the Melton police Facebook page: “Please don’t make officers issue anymore. “No-one wants to issue tickets and they are used as a last resort.

“There are only so many warnings that can be given.

“Stay inside, stay safe, keep your pennies and don’t have the misfortune of getting a ticket.”