A group from Hyde have been handed fines for breaching COVID-19 travel restrictions after being stopped on their way to the Peak District.
And that’s not even half of what went down either.
The three men were pulled over by officers from the Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages neighbourhood team at Derbyshire Police after their black Mercedes was spotted driving “a little” too quickly near Matlock.
Officers then quickly realised the group was breaking lockdown rules by travelling from Greater Manchester.
But even more seriously than that, it was confirmed by Derbyshire Police that the driver of the car had also tested positive for having cocaine in his system, and was subsequently arrested by officers.
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The car was also seized, which left the remaining two passengers having to sort out a trip home.
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Details of the incident were revealed on the Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages Police Facebook page yesterday in a post that read: “Mercedes seen driving ‘a little’ quick.
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“Stopped to find three males from Hyde on a day trip to Derbyshire.
“Driver tested positive for cocaine so arrested.
“Passengers left to sort a lift home and COVID legislation used.”
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This incident is the latest in a string of fines confirmed to have been handed out by Derbyshire Police to travellers from Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, and pays resemblance to a notable incident occurring last month where a couple from Rochdale had to rescued from the summit of one of Yorkshire’s three peaks in “treacherous conditions” after a 60-mile lockdown trip.
Well that’s some day out.
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Body of missing 15-year-old boy recovered from water at Salford country park
Emily Sergeant
The body of a missing 15-year-old boy has sadly been recovered from the water at a country park in Salford.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to reports of a teenager getting in to difficulty in the water at Clifton Country Park in Salford at around 4:51pm this past Saturday (27 June).
Since then, emergency services – including partners from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) – have been working together to locate the missing boy.
But despite their best efforts, a body was, unfortunately, located in the water yesterday (29 June).
The body was recovered from the water by specialists at North West Under Water Search and Marine Unit, GMP confirmed.
Formal identification is yet to take place, but police are supporting the family of the missing boy in the meantime.
“Saturday’s incident is truly heartbreaking,” commented Detective Inspector Dave Ogden, from the Salford CID.
“My thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of the young boy who has so tragically lost his life. While we are satisfied there are no suspicious circumstances, this incident is an incredibly upsetting reminder of the serious risks associated with open water.
“We understand people want to make the most of the warm weather, but we would urge everyone to stay safe and avoid entering reservoirs, rivers, canals or ponds.
“Please take care and enjoy the weather in a safe way.”
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Man named and charged with ‘brutal’ murder at Peak District stone circle on summer solstice
Emily Sergeant
A man has been formally named as he’s charged with murder after a man’s life was taken in ‘the most brutal way’ following a summer solstice event.
He has been named as Szymon Babynko – a 23-year-old Polish national who now lives in London.
Babynko was named as part of an ongoing investigation, which was launched after Derbyshire Police were called to reports of a man’s body being found at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District at 1:38pm on Monday 22 June, and when emergency services attended the scene, a 26-year-old man was found and pronounced dead.
The man was identified as Isaac Clare-Watts, from Nottingham, with police assuring his family are being supported by specialist officers.
Babynko was arrested on Thursday 25 June in connection with the incident, before being charged with murder today (29 June).
He has also been charged with attempted murder in relation to another incident on Hady Lane in Chesterfield on Thursday 25 June, the same day he was arrested.
Investigators say they still remain ‘keen’ to hear from anyone who was at the stone circle site over the weekend – which was notably the weekend of the summer solstice – as well as anyone with video footage from the event, and dashcam footage of vehicles arriving and leaving over the weekend.
A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up where members of the public can send information to police directly.
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11th February 2021 
