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Coronavirus: ‘Crystal clear’ drunk people will not socially distance

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It is “crystal clear” that drunk people are unable to socially distance, the chair of the Police Federation said as pubs reopened on Saturday.

Ministers had urged caution ahead of hospitality venues reopening in England after three months of lockdown.

John Apter dealt with “naked men, happy drunks, angry drunks, fights and more angry drunks” on shift in Southampton.

But police thanked the majority of people for acting responsibly as they enjoyed the night out.

Hundreds gathered in London’s Soho district, with images showing packed streets into the early hours of Sunday.

The Metropolitan Police said that there were “no significant issues” in the capital.

Devon and Cornwall Police received more than 1,000 reports, most of which were “drink-related”.

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Bars on Hilton Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter set out tables for customers

In north Nottinghamshire, four people were arrested and several pubs decided to close after alcohol related anti-social behaviour.

While people were out in droves at thousands of venues, fears emergency services could be as busy as New Year’s Eve appear not to have been realised.

But Mr Apter, from the Police Federation, an association for police staff in England and Wales, said: “What was crystal clear is that drunk people can’t/won’t socially distance.

“It was a busy night but the shift managed to cope. I know other areas have had issues with officers being assaulted.”

Addressing concerns raised by Mr Apter, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said people had largely acted responsibly, saying the “vast majority of people are, I think, doing the right thing”.

He told Sky News’ Sophy Ridge: “Overall I’m pleased with what happened yesterday, it was really good to see people out and about and very largely social distancing.”

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Police officers are seen walking through heavy crowds in Soho, central London

People in England are still urged to stay 2m apart, but the new “one metre plus” guidance means they can get closer if they use “mitigation” measures, such as face coverings and not sitting face-to-face.

Boris Johnson and government experts had urged people to stick to the rules to avoid creating a second wave of coronavirus, with chief medical officer for England Chris Whitty saying easing lockdown is not “risk-free”.

Rob Moore, paramedic at the West Midlands Ambulance Service, told BBC Breakfast it had been a “really average” night shift in his area.

“We were really prepared for a sudden upsurge in calls related to people being out drinking but it hasn’t happened thankfully,” he said. “Hopefully it’s a sign people have heeded the advice and had a sensible night.”

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Groups gather in Borough Market, London

In Leicester, streets were largely deserted as pubs and other venues remain closed after the city became the first to be subject to a local lockdown on Monday, following a spike in Covid-19 cases.

Restrictions on the hospitality sector remain in place in Scotland and Wales, while pubs have been able to open in Northern Ireland since Friday.

Dr Chris Smith, a virologist from the University of Cambridge, said that the majority of people are “responsible”, but urged caution, citing cities such as Leicester and Melbourne, which have imposed localised lockdowns.

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“I would remind people, have a look at what’s going on around the world,” he told BBC Breakfast.

“We could easily lurch back in the wrong direction if we don’t remain vigilant because this thing hasn’t gone away. We’ve still got a lot of circulation of the virus in the country, it’s just a lot lower than when we started.”

The latest figures, released on Saturday, showed a further 67 people had died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing the death toll to 44,198.

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Barber queues and wedding bells

There were further lockdown restrictions relaxed in England on Saturday, including hairdressers and barber shops reopening.

Long queues were seen outside barbers and there were midnight hairdressing appointments as people tamed their locks following months of closures.

Other places now allowed to reopen in England include:

  • Outdoor gyms, children’s playgrounds and other outdoor spaces
  • Libraries, community centres, bingo halls, cinemas, museums and galleries
  • Funfairs, theme parks, amusement arcades, outdoor skating rinks, social clubs and model villages
  • Places of worship can open for prayers and services and weddings are allowed to take place

People are also allowed to stay the night away from home for the first time since lockdown started, with campsites and holiday accommodation also reopening.

Police in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall reported gridlock on the roads on Saturday – including a high volume of caravan owners heading to the coast.

Two households can also meet indoors or outside, including for overnight stays – although they have to maintain social distancing.

Meanwhile, new quarantine exemptions will allow major sporting events, as well as TV and film productions, to go ahead this summer.

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