A police chief has demanded an extra 500 police officers to cope with the millions of staycationers who will descend on Devon and Cornwall in the summer after lockdown ends.
Families across the country are already planning staycations and days out after Boris Johnson announced Britain s roadmap out of lockdown.
From April 12, Britons can stay in self-contained holiday cottages - with Devon and Cornwall among the most popular destinations.
It is estimated that the population of the two counties swells from 1.7million to more than 11million at the peak of the holiday season.
Now, Inspector Andrew Berry - the counties Police Federation chair - has demanded more police officers for his region amid concerns that police will struggle to cope with the huge influx of boozy holidaymakers.
Bookings surge at Devon holiday park after lockdown lifting plans
They had a massive 182 per cent increase in online bookings yesterday
17:16, 23 FEB 2021
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A popular Devon staycation spot has experienced a huge surge in bookings after Boris Johnson unveiled his coronavirus roadmap.