Police hand out eight more fines to residents breaching lockdown rules

Deputy Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police Jason Harwin said 80% of calls – around 160 – were related to alleged house parties and barbecues.

He said that was in keeping with previous weeks – with a total now of 215 fines issued around the county in total.

He said the majority of people had complied, or had been engaged with or spoken to about social distancing in line with the force’s guidance.

Advertised mass gatherings by anti-lockdown protestors in Lincoln and Boston did not take place as promoted, said Mr Harwin.