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Scotland Yard revealed that officers will be told to stop civilians in the street and ask why they are not at home
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Masked cops handcuff protesters and arrest OAP, 94, in new Covid crackdown
Updated: 7 Jan 2021, 1:30
MASKED cops have handcuffed anti-Covid lockdown protesters in London today in dramatic scenes.
Police detained 21 protesters at an anti-lockdown rally in Parliament Square in the capital this afternoon.
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An unmasked protester is detained by police as the new restrictions came into forceCredit: AFP or licensors
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Crowds of officers arrested anti-lockdown protesters Credit: 2021 Mark Thomas / i-Images
Another seven people were hauled away from a demonstration outside Julian Assange s bail hearing and now face fines of up to £6,400.
Maskless protesters were seen yelling as they were taken away from cops for breaking the strict lockdown rules introduced to step the spread of coronavirus.
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Police enforcing the lockdown laws will fine people the first time they are caught not wearing face coverings or being outside without a suitable reason.
Scotland Yard revealed officers will be told to stop civilians in the street and quiz them on why they are not shut away in their homes.
Anyone who cannot give a lawful excuse will be fined up to £6,400 and those caught without face coverings in necessary areas will also be slapped with an on the spot penalty notice.
Police chiefs are dishing out new instructions to officers in England and Wales to fine people more quickly when their breach is obvious.