Police in London are set to start issuing more fines for people who breach lockdown laws - saying rulebreakers will not be "reasoned with".
This morning the Met Police announced that people committing "obvious, wilful and serious breaches" will not be given the benefit of the doubt.
It said officers will accept fewer "reasonable excuses" for people being away from their homes, and those not wearing masks when they should be are more likely to be slapped with a fine.
In a statement, the force said it has instructed officers to issue fines "more quickly" - having previously focused on "explaining, and encouraging".
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