Lockdown fines to soar as police ordered to crack down on people leaving their homes
The Metropolitan Police said officers will be more inquisitive if they spot Londoners out and about in the capital. They will then move more quicky to enforcement
13:13, 6 JAN 2021
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image captionLondoners have been warned to expect officers to be more inquisitive if they are seen away from home
Met Police officers have been told to enforce Covid regulations more strictly during the latest lockdown.
Under the new instructions, people who attend large gatherings will be fined along with organisers, while those not wearing face coverings without good excuse will also be targeted.
Londoners have also been warned to expect officers to be more inquisitive if they are seen outside.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said police would act robustly .
England s third national lockdown legally came into force overnight with measures including a stay-at-home order and the closure of schools to most pupils.
A woman is set to be fined £10,000 after holding a New Year s Eve party for more than 100 people along the same road police had banned a supercar meet-up.
Officers in Kensington, West London, spotted a crowd of people outside a house on Exhibition Road last Thursday, hours after establishing that supercar owners and enthusiasts planned to descend on the road.
The street was filled with flash motors in September, with drivers spotted performing stunts in the middle of the affluent borough.
Police issued a dispersal order for Exhibition Road, Kensington on New Year s Eve to prevent a gathering similar to one scene in the street back in September (pictured)
Demonstration Alert – Political Rally in Kathmandu District, Nepal
U. S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal (December 29, 2020)
Location: Ratna Park, City Center, and Exhibition Road,
Kathma
ndu District, Nepal
Event: A large political protest of approximately 10,000 to 15,000 people will rally at points near Ratna Park and City Center before proceeding to Exhibition Road in central Kathmandu on Tuesday, December 29, from 1100 hours. While likely to be peaceful, traffic will be disrupted in the surrounding areas and there will be a large security presence.
All individuals and organizations are strongly advised to avoid Ratna Park, City Center and Exhibition Road in central Kathmandu and surrounding areas. Should you find yourself in a large crowd or unexpected protest, you should attempt to depart the area immediately. If you are unable to leave this area during the protest, please immediately find a safe place to shelter. Crowds such as this one can be high
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