Unbelievable, Despite 4,000 Deaths, They Still Want To Party

With a record of over 4, 000 deaths from coronavirus, one would have expected 100 per cent compliance with the social distancing rule but no.

Instead, about 3,000 of them flocked to the park again sun-bathing and generally enjoying themselves.

Now, the authorities of the Brockwell Park in South London where this happened have decided to shut indefinitely to keep the picnickers away.

The thousands thronged the ‘despite clear advice’ the UK prime minister, Boris Johnson and his plea for people to stay indoors, reports the Mail online

Lambeth Council tweeted earlier today and said: ‘Despite clear advice, over 3,000 people spent today in Brockwell Park, many of them sunbathing or in large groups. This is unacceptable.

‘Unfortunately, the actions of a minority now means that, following police advice, Brockwell Park will be closed tomorrow. #StayHome.

‘We are sorry we’ve had to take this decision. This wouldn’t need to happen if people followed the clear instructions from the Govt. We are doing this for the wider safety of the public.

A minority of people have not followed the guidance – regrettably we have to act.’

The shutdown comes after the nation suffered the worst day yet in the coronavirus crisis as 708 people died with a five-year-old child, who had underlying health issues, being the youngest victim.

Since the start of the outbreak there have been 41,903 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the UK with a total death toll of 4,313.

Queuing for a meal at a hotel….courtesy of Sky News

The report said police across the capital have been left furious after scores of people ignored the Prime Minister’s plea to stay at home but instead congregated in large groups as well as enjoying the weekend’s good weather.

Camden Town & Primrose Hill Police took to Twitter earlier today to share their disappointment at the widespread flouting of lockdown rules.

Officers said that they had moved hundreds of people on from Primrose Hill only for many of them to return a short time later.

They wrote: ‘#Disappointed is the only word to describe what we found in #PrimroseHill park today.

‘We moved on 100+ people who we found with full picnics or blankets sunbathing or catching up with their friends!

Also, Newham Police posted a picture on social media after raiding an 18th birthday party where 25 guests were present.

They wrote: ‘After a day of stop and search and foot chases, Newham’s NTT have been called to clear a house party in Central Park Road.

‘This family thought law relating to social distancing shouldn’t apply to 18th birthday parties. 25 guests moved on.’

And Sussex Police issued a similar warning and said: ‘Thank you to everyone that stayed away from beauty spots and beaches today. We know it isn’t easy.

‘We are disappointed that two people will be summonsed to attend court after breaching the Coronavirus Act 2020 by having a BBQ on Hove Beach.’