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By Reuters Staff
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LONDON (Reuters) - A group of 31 London police officers face being fined 200 pounds ($275) each after they broke strict COVID-19 lockdown rules to have their haircut while on duty, their force said on Tuesday.
The Metropolitan Police said it launched an investigation after receiving an allegation that a number of officers had their hair cut by a professional barber at the Bethnal Green station in east London.
Under lockdown rules brought in on Jan. 5, hairdressers and barbers are among businesses that have been closed down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The investigation had concluded the 31 officers who had their hair cut last week should be fined 200 pounds and the two who organised it will be investigated for misconduct.
UK police officers face punishment for Covid haircut breach
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British interior minister said those who broke lockdown restrictions faced punishment by police.
A group of 31 London police officers face being fined 200 pounds ($275; Dh1,000)) each after they broke strict Covid-19 lockdown rules to have their haircut while on duty, their force said on Tuesday.
The Metropolitan Police said it launched an investigation after receiving an allegation that a number of officers had their hair cut by a professional barber at the Bethnal Green station in east London.
Under lockdown rules brought in on January 5, hairdressers and barbers are among businesses that have been closed down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.