Sitting too long on a park bench ‘could break lockdown rules’

People who sit on park benches for too long are likely to be breaking coronavirus lockdown rules, police in England have been told.

Police officers patrol St James's Park, during lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, in London, Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Guidance issued to forces down south also indicates people should not be working from nearby parks rather than their home.But those who need a "cooling-off" period after rows at home can move between households if they leave for several days, according to the advice given to officers.

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