POLICE in England and Wales have processed a total of 117,213 fixed penalty notices for breaches of Coronavirus restrictions up to June 20 this year.

The latest provisional figures released by the National Police Chiefs’ Council show that 2,010 fines were processed in the latest reporting period.

The total processed in England is now 105,329 and 11,884 in Wales.

Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, Martin Hewitt, said: “Once again, the number of fines processed in the latest reporting period has fallen considerably, as we continue to make good progress and edge closer to the end of lockdown.

“Despite the slight easing of the rules relating to some activities, such as weddings, commemorative events and care home visits, we mustn’t forget that there are still some restrictions in place.

“Our officers will continue to carry out patrols and will engage with the public to keep explaining the restrictions which remain in place.”

Fixed penalty notices were processed for the following reasons:

Large gatherings (£10,000 fine)

  • 366 FPNs have now been processed relating to holding a gathering of more than thirty people in England and three in Wales. These include, but are not limited to, unlicensed music events, protests and private parties.

Participating in a gathering of more than 15 people (£800 fines)

  • 3,440 FPNs have been processed in England under regulations requiring people not to participate in a gathering of more than 15 people. 501 processed in Wales.

Face coverings

  • 3,765 FPNs were processed between 15 June and 20 June for breaches of the Face Coverings Regulations in England.
  • 635 of these fines were processed for failure to wear a face covering on public transport.
  • 3,130 fines were processed for failure to wear a face covering in a relevant place, such as a retail setting.

Businesses

  • 841 FPNs were processed to businesses up to 20 June.
  • The main reasons for the issuance of an FPN included: Businesses refusing to close during the emergency period or refusing to close during restricted hours, gatherings of more than the restricted number taking place within a business; businesses not adhering to the table service only rules.

International travel regulations

  • Up until 20 June, 737 FPNs have been processed in England. Breaches of the regulations include failing to self-isolate after arriving from a country on the UK Government Quarantine list, including red list travel ban countries, among other reasons. 15 have been processed in Wales.

Self-isolation regulation

  • Up until May 16, 187 FPNs have been processed under the Self-Isolation regulation; failing to self- isolate after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace.