Norfolk Police Chief Constable Simon Bailey urges people to 'still stay at home'

The Chief Constable of Norfolk Police has warned the public that they must continue staying at home- despite reports of new lockdown guidelines.

Simon Bailey, who's head of Norfolk Police said that their approach had not changed and urged people to adhere to social distancing and stay at home, to protect the NHS and save lives.

It comes after guidance published nationally on what constitutes essential travel during the public health lock down received widespread attention both in the news and social media.

Simon Bailey warned that their Norfolk Police's approach 'had not changed'.

On Thursday the government announced the lockdown would be extended for a further three weeks. These measures mean that people should only leave the house for one of the following four reasons:

  • Shopping for basic necessities, such as food or medicine and infrequent as possible

  • One for form of exercise a day, for example a walk, run, or cycle, alone of with members of your household

  • Any medical need, or to provide care or help to a vulnerable person

  • Travelling to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home