Extra funding for police forces in East Anglia to enforce coronavirus restrictions
It's part of a £60 million package from the Government.
The Government announced today, 8th October, that police forces and local councils will receive an additional £60 million.
It will be used in a bid to step up enforcement of coronavirus restrictions to help tackle the rise in cases.
Essex Police has been allocated £674,340, while Norfolk Police will receive £335,622 and Suffolk Police will get £270,181.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "The vast majority of the British public has come together, followed the law and helped prevent the spread of this virus.
"But we’ve been clear that, with infections rising, we will not allow a small minority of people to reverse our hard-won progress.
"This extra funding will strengthen the police’s role in enforcing the law and make sure that those who jeopardise public health face the consequences."
The extra funding will be used to increase police patrols in town centres, particularly in high-risk areas.
It will also help forces provide more support to local authorities and NHS Test & Trace to enforce self-isolation requirements according to the Government's website.