Derbyshire's 'small minority' who flout Covid-19 rules will be dealt with 'robustly'

Derbyshire’s police boss has warned that a small minority of people who flout Covid-19 rules in the county will be dealt with ‘robustly’.
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Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa says he hopes the vast majority of people in Derbyshire continue to ‘cooperate with the police as they have done so far’.

He was speaking after Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled a number of new restrictions to tackle the second wave of coronavirus.

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“Like millions of people up and down the country, I am disappointed that it is necessary to impose further restrictions on peoples’ lives and lifestyles,” Mr Dhindsa said.

Hardyal Dhindsa, Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, has urged people to follow new coronavirus restrictions.Hardyal Dhindsa, Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, has urged people to follow new coronavirus restrictions.
Hardyal Dhindsa, Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, has urged people to follow new coronavirus restrictions.

"I appreciate that this is not easy for anyone.

“The rise in the number of cases of Coronavirus tells its own story. It is in everyone’s interests to turn the tide of recent weeks.”

The PCC praised ‘the vast majority’ of Derbyshire residents who have ‘painstakingly followed the guidance’.

“They have helped to curb the spread of this virus to date,” he said.

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"Now they are being asked to do more and I am sure for the good of us all they will do that.

“I would also like to ask the small minority who seek to ignore the restrictions to think about their behaviour, which is putting lives at risk.

"We are in this together, and it is only if we act together that we will limit the spread of Covid-19 and see a return to some semblance of normality in the months to come.

“The police will of course play their part in helping to keep us safe, and have worked hard to explain, engage and encourage people to adhere to the guidance.

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"I know that they will continue to do their best to robustly deal with those who flout the rules, but the Government is quite clear, these people are breaking the law and sanctions should be expected.

"However, I hope that the people of Derbyshire continue to cooperate with the police as they have done so far.

“My priority right now is to work with the Chief Constable to ensure that she and her team have the resources they need to do the difficult job they are being asked to do. They have my admiration.”

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