Police receive more than 900 complaints about lockdown regulations being breached in Northern Ireland

Police in Northern Ireland have so far recieved more than 900 complaints about coronavirus restrictions being breached.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Apr 2020, 12:58 BST
PaPACEMAKER BELFAST 12/08/2019 PSNI ACC Alan Todd speaks to the media at PSNI Headquarters on Monday. Members of Clydevalley Flute Band from Larne wore the symbol with the letter 'F' on their shirts during Saturday's parade in Derry. Photo Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker PressPaPACEMAKER BELFAST 12/08/2019 PSNI ACC Alan Todd speaks to the media at PSNI Headquarters on Monday. Members of Clydevalley Flute Band from Larne wore the symbol with the letter 'F' on their shirts during Saturday's parade in Derry. Photo Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press
PaPACEMAKER BELFAST 12/08/2019 PSNI ACC Alan Todd speaks to the media at PSNI Headquarters on Monday. Members of Clydevalley Flute Band from Larne wore the symbol with the letter 'F' on their shirts during Saturday's parade in Derry. Photo Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press

In response the PSNI has now launched a dedicated web page for members of the public to report instances where social distancing is not being adhered to.

The online form can be used to submit a complaint or report about a person not adhering to required social distancing; a gathering of people in breach of social distancing requirements, a person repeatedly travelling for non-essential purposes or a bar or licensed premises remaining open.

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Last month, the government introduced restrictions on when people can leave their homes including to buy essentials, for medical reasons, to exercise or travel to and from their workplace.

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd ACC Todd said: “We want to resolve situations where the restrictions are being contravened without having to resort to enforcement powers or issuing fines. However, where breaches do occur, we want to make it as easy as possible for members of the public to tell us while, at the same time, making sure that the ‘101’ number remains available and accessible to those who need to report a crime or an incident.”

Since March 28 until ACC Todd said police have received 906 complaints of the restrictions not being adhered to including people making non-essential journeys or not adhering to social distancing.