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03
Dec 2020
Police quiz Harrogate diners over covid rules
Police questioned Harrogate diners on the first day after lockdown yesterday to ensure they were complying with tier two restrictions.
North Yorkshire Police, working alongside staff at Harrogate Borough Council, approached customers in pubs and restaurants.
The Stray Ferret is aware of at least three restaurants in Harrogate that were the subject of inspections.
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William and Victoria restaurant on Cold Bath Road was among those to receive visits.
David Straker, the owner, told the Stray Ferret he welcomed the patrols:
The Fat Badger was also visited, and the Stray Ferret is aware of one other that did not wish to be identified.
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Superintendent Mike Walker, the coronavirus lead for North Yorkshire Police, has warned police will step up patrols and use number place recognition cameras to track people coming into the Harrogate district from tier three places, such as Leeds and Bradford.
He also said the police would work with local businesses to ensure they understand the regulations:
The Stray Ferret approached both North Yorkshire Police and Harrogate Borough Council for comment but did not receive a reply by the time of publication.
Harrogate Borough Council did, however, tweet that officers were in the district last night and will be out tonight and again tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/Harrogatebc/status/1334544960272666624
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