Forces across the country battle to enforce lockdown

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Forces across the country battle to enforce lockdown

A day of arrests across the country has sparked a warning from the government that public beaches could be closed. The Health Secretary could update the COVID-19 lockdown legislation to create a new offence.

Date - 26th June 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Police forces across the country have warned they will enforce against anti-social behaviour after a day of violence with mass brawls and multiple arrests. It followed a day were the public ignored social distancing restrictions and overwhelmed...

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