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Police 'fighting a losing battle' enforcing lockdown with bank holiday heatwave

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Police have admitted they are a 'fighting a losing battle' in east London to clampdown on hundreds of people ignoring the lockdown to picnic in the park.

Officers in Hackney said groups of people have snubbed the Government's order to stay at home instead choosing to enjoy "pizzas, beers, wines" while disregarding social distancing measures.

Hackney Police posted a statement on its official Twitter page alongside an image thought to be of London Fields, saying: "Sadly we're fighting a losing battle in the parks today. "Literally hundreds of people sitting having pizza, beers, wines.

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