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Hampshire Constabulary’s Christmas Warning To Islanders

Hampshire Constabulary has issued a stark warning to Islanders looking to travel to the mainland this Christmas.

The Isle of Wight continues to be in Tier One restrictions, amidst some places in the country being upgraded to Tier Four last week, as previously reported.

According to Hampshire Constabulary, a 'common sense' approach will be used and officers will continue to engage, explain and encourage people to comply with regulations in their area.

Covid-19 related patrols will also continue throughout the festive period.

However, Assistant Chief Constable, Maggie Blyth insists it is 'everyone’s responsibility to limit the spread of infection and “not just down to the police'.

She said:

'We will not be preventing people from travelling from one area to another but are working with ferry operators and partner agencies to ensure that the public is informed about the restrictions in place. Everyone must observe the restrictions from the highest tier that they are travelling from, or to, at all times.'

As reported by Isle of Wight Radio, last week, The Isle of Wight’s MP, Bob Seely, has asked for “more regular” police presence at the Island’s ferry ports.

Chief Constable, Maggie Blyth, added:

'I’d urge people to take personal responsibility over the next few weeks. Just because you can travel to different areas doesn’t mean that you have to. With the new Tier Four restrictions in place there are restrictions on leaving home which people should be taking account of.

'Please consider this before putting yourself and your loved ones at risk. Think about how essential your journey is before travelling between Tier One and Tier Two and follow the regulations to stay in or outside of Tier 4 areas, unless it is for work, health, or other exempt reasons'.

Here’s what the Tier One restrictions mean for Islanders:

 

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