By ‘Make the right choice,’ say Humberside Police
Humberside Police have asked the public to use a ‘common sense approach’ to reporting Covid regulation breaches as the area enters Tier 3.
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Noble said: “I would ask everyone to use a common sense approach to reporting regulation breaches, calling our non-emergency number 101 where clear breaches are taking place.
“Our teams will assess reports on an individual basis and where attendance is necessary, we will do so.”
He was speaking today (Wednesday) as we emerge from the second national lockdown.
“This will mean changes in the restrictions that will apply to people living in our area,” said the Assistant Chief Constable.”
The restrictions of Tier 3 will see bars and restaurants remain closed apart from takeaway and click-and-collect services. Non-essential retail stores are able to re-open.
There is to be no household mixing while in Tier 3 apart from in certain exempt circumstances such as childcare arrangements or support bubbles.
Assistant Chief Constable Noble said: “I am confident that the overwhelming majority will do the right thing as the new measures take effect.
“As with our previous restrictions, there will be a minority of people that may not follow the rules or find ways to bend them.
“I would appeal to anyone thinking about breaching these guidelines and laws to think very carefully about how their actions and to consider how they would feel if others were to endanger their loved ones. I again ask people to make the right choice.
“As has been our approach throughout the pandemic, we will continue to engage with people sensibly and fairly, explaining and encouraging people to follow the restrictions in place.
“Our officers will individually assess each situation but will not waste time with endless encouragement for those who knowingly break the rules and put lives at risk.
“Enforcement is our last resort, but as the public have seen, we will take action against those who are recklessly ignoring the regulations by organising gatherings. They should expect to receive a fixed penalty notice.”
He added: “My final message to all is, stay safe, enjoy the run up to the festive season as best you can, look after one another and we, of course, will be there when you need us.”
The full regulations set out by the Government can be found at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
