Video shows deserted Scarborough during first day of coronavirus lockdown

From those on the NHS frontline to heads of the police and fire service – the message from now could not be clearer: stay home and save lives.
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Most - but not all - people have been heeding the Government restrictions, with Scarborough's streets and seafront almost deserted yesterday on the first day of lockdown.

The police can disperse gatherings of more than two people, can ask people if their journeys are essential and issue fines to those flouting the new regulations.

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Lisa Winward, Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, Andrew Brodie, Chief Fire Officer of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Julia Mulligan, North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, issued a joint statement earlier this week.

Empty streets in Scarborough during coronavirus outbreak. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard PonterEmpty streets in Scarborough during coronavirus outbreak. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter
Empty streets in Scarborough during coronavirus outbreak. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter

It said: “It is our job to keep North Yorkshire safe and we can only do that if you follow the instruction to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.

“We know the vast majority of you have already been taking action to stop the spread of coronavirus, and we thank you for those efforts. But some have not.

“Now there is no ambiguity, there can be no question – if you do not need to be outside for an essential reason, to buy food or medicine or to exercise once a day, you must stay at home.

“Anyone who thinks this does not apply to them is putting lives at risk.

“North Yorkshire Police will use all powers we have to stop that, to keep us all safe and to ultimately save lives.”