Yahoo News Coronavirus: Police receive surge of 'two runs a day' calls
On Monday 23 March, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson put the country into lockdown, instructing the nation to only leave their homes to shop for essentials or for one form of exercise per day.
One police force in Northampton has reported a surge of calls from people reporting their neighbours for breaking this exercise ban. In the coming days, police will be given the power to fine individuals breaking the rules.
Nick Adderley, from Northamptonshire Police, told BBC news, “"We are getting calls from people who say 'I think my neighbour is going out on a second run - I want you to come and arrest them'. We have had dozens and dozens of these calls."
The force are also receiving calls from people reporting their neighbours for having gatherings in their back gardens. Adderley added, “We wouldn't want to discourage people from making us aware, but we have to set expectations. If people think we will be descending on these houses with blue lights, then we won't. But be under no illusion, we will be using these powers if necessary."
A reminder that if you are heading out for a run, you should only do so once a day, alone or with members from your household and keep at a safe distance from other runners.
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