Police issued over 100 fines for COVID regulation breaches this weekend
Local police issued 110 fines to people flouting lockdown rules this weekend - with offences ranging from flat parties to travelling dozens of miles for fast food.
Local police issued 110 fines to people flouting lockdown rules this weekend – with offences ranging from flat parties to travelling dozens of miles for fast food.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that 16 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) were issued to attendees of a house party on Peregrine Street in Hulme on Saturday (January 16).
On the same night, a further 27 fines were distributed at an address on Greengate in Salford, with officers also dispersing a crowd of over 40 people at a flat on Derby Street in Cheetham Hill.
Four FPNs were also issued to the passengers of a vehicle travelling from Preston to Bolton to collect a takeaway.
Since August, GMP have distributed over 2,600 fines for COVID breaches.
Chief Inspector Carol Martin of GMP’s COVID response team said the instances of “blatant disregard” for the rules were “incredibly frustrating.”
“Not only are they putting their own lives and those of their loves [sic] ones at stake, they also risk undoing the hard work of everyone else continuing to make the necessary sacrifices at this time,” said the CI.
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“We would like to reassure people that dedicated teams of officers are responding to reports of non-compliance and are continuing to follow the national lead by engaging with members of the public, explaining the law and encouraging compliance, but our officers will not hesitate to take enforcement action if people are found to be flouting the rules.”
A group of friends from Manchester were also fined £200 each over the weekend after driving to Staffordshire for a McDonald’s.
The occupants – who all reside at different addresses – were issued with individual penalties for travelling outside of their local area.
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Staffordshire Police confirmed they had stopped the vehicle of friends at the fast food restaurant on the A50 near Uttoxeter – roughly 68 miles from Manchester.
The force tweeted: “Group of friends from Manchester area not having legitimate reasons to be here other than going to McDonalds!”
Officers added: “Please stay at home unless necessary!”
Tonight a vehicle was stopped in #Uttoxeter@EStaffsPolice. Group of friends from Manchester area not having legitimate reasons to be here other than going to McDonalds!All 4 occupants from different address.£800 in fines issued to occupants. Please stay at home unless necessary!
National lockdown regulations state that people must not leave their homes unless they have a reasonable excuse to do so – such as for work or education purposes.
The government has also stated that anyone who needs to travel “should stay local” – which means avoiding travelling outside of their own village, town or the part of a city where they live.
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Family of girl, 3, killed in tram and van collision in Manchester pay heartbreaking tribute to her
Lulu, from Burnley, was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away from her injuries on Saturday 22 February.
The devastating incident has now seen a 36-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving – he remains in police custody. He had initially fled the scene.
Little Lulu was visiting Manchester with her parents for a family day out when the collision occurred.
Her heartbroken family have now issued a tribute to her.
They said: “Louisa (Lulu) was the sweetest, kindest, and most generous little girl. She was full of creativity and joy, and she absolutely loved going to nursery every day.
“Her absence has left a devastating void in our family – she was our only child, our whole world.
“We were simply enjoying a happy family day out in Manchester when this unimaginable tragedy struck. In an instant, our lives were shattered beyond repair.
“The pain of losing her is unbearable, and we miss her more than words can ever express.”
The scene of the crash on SaturdayLouisa ‘Lulu’ PalmisanoThe family of girl, 3, killed in tram and van collision in Manchester pay heartbreaking tribute to her. Credit: GMP
Detective Sergeant Andrew Page, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The family are being supported by specialist officers and have requested that the public and press respect their privacy at this time.
“We have arrested a suspect and have brought him into custody.
“This is still an active investigation, and we are looking for anyone who has any information regarding the case to come forward to get in touch with us. Please contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 1086 of 22/02/25.
“Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
A popular bar in Stockport has issued a statement following an incident at the weekend, which culminated in a man being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and assault of an emergency worker.
Police were called to Bask on Railway Road at around 1.03am on Sunday 23 February.
The bar has said in a statement that a male customer had been asked to leave after ‘throwing an object’ at a female member of staff.
The man refused to leave ‘and turned violent’, with security staff having to forcibly remove him.
He then returned to the street outside Bask, where he assaulted members of the bar’s security team, who reportedly sustained injuries.
He was restrained until police arrived and arrested him.
Greater Manchester Police have said in a statement that a man was taken to hospital with a serious, but thankfully not life-threatening, injury.
A spokesperson for GMP said: “Officers were called to reports of an assault outside a nightclub on Railway Road in Stockport at 1:03am on Sunday 23 February 2025.
“A man was taken to hospital with a serious injury, which is not life-threatening.
“A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and assault of an emergency worker. He remains in police custody.”
Bask’s statement said: “Following some inaccurate social media posts, we would like to put out the following statement..
“Last night, a male customer was asked to leave following an incident where an object was thrown at a female member of staff. The security team asked the male to leave the premises, he refused to leave the premises and turned violent, leaving the security staff no option but to forcibly remove the male to protect the public.
“A short time later, the male returned and assaulted multiple members of the security team outside of the venue. The rest of the security team intervened to help protect members of the public, sustaining injuries in the process and restrained the male until the police arrived and was subsequently arrested.”