Sightseers 'ignore' coronavirus restrictions to flood Derbyshire beauty spot

Bakewell Police shared pictures on Twitter of a line of vehicles parked near Monsal Head, despite tight restrictions imposed by the government.

By Danielle Andrews

Published 25th Mar 2020, 08:05 BST

Updated 25th Mar 2020, 08:05 BST

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Officers also found a note "left by a local" on one of the vehicles that said: "Travelling to beauty spots is not essential travel. Stay safe stay home."

Officers tweeted: "Once again in the Peak District people are ignoring government restrictions.

"It isn't essential travel to come from Sheffield to Derbyshire to exercise.

The note, and picture tweeted by Bakewell Police SNT

"Restrictions are for a reason."

“#StayHomeSaveLives”.

On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation to impose new restrictions, in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.

People should leave home only to exercise once a day and travel to and from work where "absolutely necessary".

Peak District chiefs have already pleaded with visitors not to travel to the national park unless 'absolutely necessary’ during the coronavirus crisis.

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