Police in Whitby fine four men for breaching coronavirus rules

In a post on social media yesterday (Thursday May 14), Whitby Town Police said: "This evening, following a report from members of the public, four local males were issued tickets for breaching the Covid-19 regulations.

"The males were found scaling a fence and garage on a residential property occupied by the elderly, after running from police."

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