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Met Police officers have been told to enforce Covid regulations more strictly during the latest lockdown.
Under the new instructions, people who attend large gatherings will be fined along with organisers, while those not wearing face coverings without good excuse will also be targeted.
Londoners have also been warned to expect officers to be more inquisitive if they are seen outside.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said police would act robustly .
England s third national lockdown legally came into force overnight with measures including a stay-at-home order and the closure of schools to most pupils.
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UK Police Enforcement of CCP Virus Rules Will Be Ramped Up in Third National Lockdown
Police enforcement of the rules put in place to slow the spread of the CCP virus will be ramped up in the UK during the country’s third national lockdown.
Officers will impose fines more readily, and not knowing the rules will not be accepted as an excuse for breaking them, London’s Metropolitan Police (Met) said in a statement on Wednesday.
“In practice this will mean that all those attending parties, unlicensed music events, or large illegal gatherings, can expect to be fined not just the organisers of such events,” the Met said.
Met Police will be out in force across London to enforce the new third Covid-19 lockdown. PA Images Londoners who gather in groups, refuse to wear a mask or even leave the home without a reason can expect to be fined under a stricter enforcement approach to the new lockdown rules. Senior London officers have warned that people could be randomly stopped by police to explain why they are away from home during the latest coronavirus lockdown. Officers have been instructed to issue fines more quickly to anyone committing obvious, wilful and serious breaches . Fixed penalty notices of £200 can be issued for the first offence, including refusing to wear a face mask, with this doubling for each further offence up to a maximum of £6,400.