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08

Jan 2021

Crime
Crime

Just eight covid fines issued in Harrogate district last month

Published: 8 Jan 2021, 06:15 GMT

by Suzannah Rogerson

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Four of the fines were to visitors to the district and four were for indoor gatherings, according to figures from North Yorkshire Police. The force says it will step-up its presence during the third lockdown.

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Just eight people have been fined by police in the last month for covid breaches in the Harrogate district.

Figures published last night by North Yorkshire Police revealed four fines were given to visitors to the district and four to local people for indoor gatherings between December 2 and January 5.

Other areas within the county were dealt with far more severely: a total of 362 and 308 fines were issued in the Scarborough district and York respectively over the same timeframe.

North Yorkshire issued 710 fines in total for covid breaches.

The highest number — 334 — were handed out for indoor gatherings. The second highest category was for local residents, who received 191 fines.

A total of 161 fines were given to visitors and nine were for outdoor gatherings.



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Yesterday Superintendent Mike Walker, gold commander for North Yorkshire Police's response to covid, said people would notice a higher police presence during the third lockdown.

He added police would step up patrols and anyone found in breach of the rules faced fines of up to £200.

Chief Inspector Rachel Wood said:

“I cannot stress enough how serious our current situation is. As a nation we have moved into new national restrictions and we are being told to once again stay home to save lives and protect our health service.
“Our local patrol plans have been revised and we have increased our presence and visibility in our local communities. We will take enforcement action against those who are breaking the rules and putting the wider community at risk from this deadly virus.”


In September, the force said it had issued 1,151 fines for covid regulation breaches up to that point in the pandemic.