"This is not a public holiday, it is a public health emergency"

Police in Nuneaton have issued a message to parents over young people flouting social distancing orders.

In a post on the Nuneaton and Bedworth Police social media page, officers said they were concerned over the numbers of young people gathering on the streets, despite the Prime Minister calling a nationwide lockdown on Monday. 

The Prime Minister said police would be able to disperse gatherings to enforce the lockdown rules which are in place until at least April 13th. 

Warwickshire Police had previously issued advice to the public to re-inforce the "Stay at Home" message from the Government. 

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