Mansfield man charged after café gathering of 50 people breaks lockdown rules

Shaun Everest, 47, of Ossington Close, Meden Vale, has been granted conditional bail to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Janury 21 2021.

A 53-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of failing to provide his details to police while they attempted to issue a Covid fixed penalty notice.

He was released having provided his details and was issued with a £200 fine.

The action comes after officers were called to the Mustard Seed cafe in Main Road, Gedling, at 4.20pm on Saturday, November 14.

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On arrival the premises was locked with a large number of people inside, despite the health protection regulations.

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "The lockdown regulations are intended to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and save lives.

"Most people across the county have been playing their part in limiting the spread of the virus but sadly there remain a few people who refuse to adhere to our efforts to engage, explain and educate and consequently we will not hesitate to work with our partners to enforce the regulations."

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