Fed-up members of the public are growing sick and tired of the strict lockdown and finding ways to break the rules, a deputy police chief has today warned - as officers in Whitby banned sledging.
The seaside resort's force struck out after hearing reports people had gone to neighbouring areas to enjoy fun in the snow.
It posted: 'We are receiving reports that people are journeying to Goathland and the surrounding areas to sledge.
'This is in contravention of the current lockdown and government guidelines around necessary travel and the public should not attend and risk a fine.'
Down south officers discovered two families in as many cars had traveled 150 miles from Coventry to Dorset to go to the beach.