No clear limit on how far people can travel for exercise

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'No clear limit on how far people can travel for exercise'

Derbyshire chief defends actions of officers despite FPN being withdrawn.

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Date - 12th January 2021
By - Chris Smith

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The force at the centre of a media storm over the fining of two walkers announced the notices had been rescinded and said the rules were not clear enough. The Chief Constable of Derbyshire defended the actions of officers saying the current...

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