Covid: Men fined for gathering in fishing tent in St Helens
Three men have been fined after they were found gathering inside a small fishing tent on the weekend.
The 22-year-old and two 23-year-olds were discovered by police at Sutton Mill Dam in St Helens on Saturday.
Merseyside Police said officers issued 193 fines to people flouting Covid-19 regulations over the weekend.
A 38-year-old man was fined on Friday night when officers were called to reports of a house party in Mossley Hill and found 15-20 people present.
On Friday afternoon, police were also called after reports a security guard at the Aldi store on Leathers Lane in Halewood had been abused after asking a shopper why he was not wearing a mask.
A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, criminal damage and common assault.
He has been released under investigation pending further inquiries.
Insp Chris Barnes said: "Our work to educate people about the current coronavirus regulations continues on a daily basis but where people choose to blatantly ignore the rules and choose to mix with other households or leave home for a non-essential reason then we will take action.
"It's important that everyone does their bit to stop the spread of coronavirus and protect our loved ones and the NHS.
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