Man hurt on Salisbury Plain was 'ignoring' lockdown
Stretched emergency services deal with family who'd flouted Covid-19 'stay at home' rule
Last updated 13th Jan 2021
The following is a perfect example of the ramifications of ignoring the current coronavirus lockdown.
Over the weekend, despite tough travel restrictions, a family had journeyed into Wiltshire from outside of area to go for a walk on the Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA).
Unfortunately the man slipped and injured himself resulting in the following, already stretched resources being tied up for 90 mins:-
* South West Ambulance Service Crew
* Wiltshire Air Ambulance Critical Care Crew
* 2 x MOD Police callsign
* 2 x Dorset and Wilts Fire and Rescue appliances
* 1 x Landmarc callsign
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6 Covid fines were issued in total.
4 motocross bikes were seized and an anti social behaviour order was issued.
There is an extensive network of public rights of way that give access to around 68,600 acres of the Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Bosses at HQ Salisbury Plain Training Area have said:
"On the whole we are thankful for those that stayed at home and for those that used the plain for government permitted exercise purposes."
FURTHER COVID FINES LIKELY
Today (Tues 12 Jan) Britain's top police officer, Dame Cressida Dick, has warned fines are 'increasingly likely' for coronavirus rulebreakers.
The Metropolitan Police commissioner says it's 'preposterous' anyone could still be unaware of the need to follow regulations.
Her comments follow renewed calls for lockdown measures to be tightened.