£10,000 fine for man arrested on suspicion of breaking UK coronavirus laws
A man arrested in central London yesterday on suspicion of breaking newly introduced coronavirus laws has been handed a £10,000 fine by police.
Officers arrested the 73-year-old in Trafalgar Square on Saturday afternoon.
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Hide AdThe Metropolitan Police said the man was arrested in Trafalgar Square at 3.25pm on Saturday on suspicion of breaking the new Health Protection Regulations 2020.
He was informed on Sunday that a fixed penalty notice would be issued for £10,000 for the offence of holding a gathering of more than 30 people in an outdoor place, according to the force.
The man has been released from custody, the police added.
Commander Bas Javid, Spokesperson for August Bank Holiday Weekend, said today: “Yesterday officers worked tirelessly across London speaking with our local communities, reminding them that we remain in a health pandemic and that restrictions continue to be in place to keep them and their families safe.
“Yesterday saw a number of demonstrations and events take place across the capital and officers proactively spoke with those who were either organising the events or taking part in them, advising them of their responsibilities under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No.2) (England) Regulations 2020 which states that no one may participate in a gathering which consists of more than 30 people either indoors, on a vessel or in a public outdoor space unless certain exemptions apply.”