Welsh police push stay at home message after group caught travelling from England to paraglide
Police in Wales are reminding people to stay at home after stopping a group who had travelled from England to paraglide.
Three of a group of four drove from Gloucestershire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire to paraglide off Nash Point in the Vale of Glamorgan.
South Wales Police said the foursome were reported for breaching lockdown rules told to return home.
The force issued the reminder as restrictions in England were eased to allow people to drive to other destinations for exercise.
Rules in Wales have remained the same, with the Welsh Government only allowing local exercise.
On Wednesday the economy and transport minister Ken Skates appealed for people in England not to travel to Wales.
He told the public "'Caravan parks and campsites are closed in Wales, Snowdon is closed, Pen y Fan is closed.''
Owners of hotels and hostels across Wales have been "inundated" with people trying to book accommodation over the coming weeks.
Wales’ three National Park Authorities have called on all UK residents to respect rules and measures in place in Wales to protect everyone.
Police forces across Wales have been stopping cars and issuing fines to anyone caught breaching rules.
Alun Michael, Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, said: “I want to make it crystal clear that here in Wales it is only Welsh Government legislation and guidance that applies, and I’d urge people not to get caught up with the changes being made outside of Wales.
“The message here has not changed. While there has been some very minor relaxation of the rules, the advice in Wales is to continue to stay home, protect the NHS and save lives.
“I appreciate there may be some confusion about who people in Wales should listen to and what guidelines apply to them, particularly with such widespread media reporting of the pandemic and the slightly differing approaches being taken by the home nations.
“Communities are reminded to adhere to the Welsh Government rules to avoid confusion about how they can safely – and legally – go about their lives during the pandemic.”