A police chief has said the three week 'grace period' of lockdown is now over and social distancing enforcement will be 'ramped up'.
Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley has said the force will now strengthen the enforcement of coronavirus regulations.
He said people in the county could now face fines or a criminal record. According to the police chief, a small number of people had been flouting the regulations - with some officers being "baited" by members of the public.
He said the force may have to resort to more extreme measures such as road blocks and searching shopping trolleys should people continue to break the rules.
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