Large groups of young people have gathered on the Stray in the hot weather – breaking existing lockdown restrictions and new the rules that are due come into force.
From Monday, people can meet in groups of up to 6 people in outdoor spaces like parks or private gardens – as long as they remain two metres apart.
The Stray Ferret witnessed many groups of up to 11 young people on the Stray yesterday evening and today who were lying or sitting close together. There was no police presence at the time these pictures were taken.
North Yorkshire Police have said their officers would be out and about today and
“continue to engage with members of the public, explain the regulations and encourage people to adhere to them, using enforcement as a last resort”.
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