Police called after mass gathering on Plymouth Hoe
A mass gathering on Plymouth Hoe had to be broken up by police after more than 30 people breached Covid restrictions.
Pictures showed a large group of people had gathered on the Hoe on 1 April.
This prompted a number of reports to Devon and Cornwall Police, who attended and asked people to disperse.
A force spokesperson confirmed officers gave advice but did not issue any fines.
“We engaged members of the public at the location and advised them on the current coronavirus legislation and we had positive engagement with the members of the public there,” the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson added a cleanup of the area would be needed after litter was left behind by people earlier in the day.
“Those we engaged with at the location cleaned up after themselves,” the spokesperson continued.
“However, unfortunately, others that had already been there have not done so and we are engaging with the local council regarding the need for a cleanup because of the amount of rubbish left behind by some members of the public.”
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