Scotland Yard revealed that it has increased the number of agents in London and that it has put in place a “strengthened police operation” throughout the UK capital.
Commander Bas Javid said officers were called in to ensure that the police were able to give a “prompt and effective response to any disturbance or disorder” in places where authorities know these parties are taking place..
“It is a direct response to the concerns of our communities, many of them fearful and shocked by these events happening outside their homes,” added the commander.
There are also reports of a second night of chaos in Sorrel Park, Erdington, with more than four hundred people participating in a new ‘rave’.
Emergency declared by crowds on the beaches
Authorities in the coastal town of Bournemouth in southern England have declared an emergency situation due to the behavior of thousands of people on local beaches, who defied the rules of social distance.
The leader of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole municipal union, Vikki Slade, said she was “absolutely horrified” by the scenes seen on the beaches, especially in Bournemouth and Sandbanks in the past two days, where thousands of people have flocked to take advantage of the heat wave.
“The irresponsible behavior and actions of so many people are simply shocking and our services are stretched to the maximum trying to keep everyone safe. We had no choice but to declare a serious incident and initiate an emergency response ”, he justified in a statement.
Imagine endangering other human lives because of how little self-control you have and how selfish you really are.
Bournemouth Beach, Liverpool fans in Anfield and illegal raves in Notting Hill. pic.twitter.com/QSUu0fbQP3
– Emre (@emrecurrell) June 26, 2020
The declaration of a “serious incident” gives additional powers to local authorities and emergency services to resolve problems such as illegal parking, excessive garbage, anti-social behavior, traffic jams on the roads and illegal camp.
A record 558 parking tickets were passed and 41 tons of garbage were collected in the past two days.
Dorset’s deputy police commander Sam de Reya asked people to avoid the region.
“Clearly, we are still in a public health crisis and such a significant amount of people moving to an area puts additional pressure on emergency services resources,” he emphasized.
Crowded street and beach parties that take place at the same time that the UK is experiencing a significant increase in new infections.
The UK has recorded 149 deaths in the last 24 hours, down from 154 the previous day, with the total rising to 43,230 deaths since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic, the British Ministry of Health announced today.
The number of newly infected people almost doubled, from 653 on Wednesday to 1,118 today, which has increased the number of contagion cases to 307,980 since the beginning of the pandemic.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the lifting of several restrictions as of July 4, authorizing the reopening of bars and restaurants and reducing the rule of social distance from two meters to one meter or more, a measure designed to facilitate the operation of certain businesses.
George Eustice, responsible for the Environment portfolio, argues this Friday that the Government has the power to close public spaces such as beaches, but adds that the executive is “very reluctant” to do so. However, it does not deny that the affluence to Dorset is a matter of concern.
“Given the usual weather in the UK, this must be a short-term phenomenon,” said the minister. “But [o ministro da Saúde] Matt Hancock made it clear that we have the powers to go back and act. We don’t want to do that. We are very reluctant to do so ”, he stresses.
“We need the population to work with us on this”, he adds.
Liverpool fans celebrate
Liverpool ended a “drought” of victories in the English football league that had lasted for 30 years, since 1989/90. Yesterday he became champion and supporters took to the streets by the thousands, gathering mostly outside the Anfield stadium.
The police criticized the celebrations in the current pandemic scenario. The head of the Merseyside police remembers that the region was disproportionately affected by the virus and therefore the population should have the responsibility to prevent its spread. Still, he admits that many fans were cautious and celebrated safely and responsibly.
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The pre-confinement game between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid has been touted as the cause for the impact of the new coronavirus in Merseyside, but there are several experts who doubt this interpretation.
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