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Police deployed to train stations to stop people leaving Tier 4

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Published date21 December 2020
Over the weekend the Government created a new super-tier of Covid restrictions, similar to the first national lockdown.

As well as shops being closed, people have been told to stay home -and you should not leave Tier 4 to visit other areas.

Stations including King's Cross, St Pancras, Waterloo and Euston were filled with masked officers after the announcement of Tier 4 lockdown in the south, reports The Star.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has urged people in areas under tougher rules to stay at home and only travel to train stations if they are "permitted" to travel.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the behaviour of people trying to travel away from the capital was "totally irresponsible."

Mr Shapps said: "It is incredibly important that people follow the guidance, stay at home and do not attempt to travel. Our focus must be stopping the spread of this virus, protecting lives and our NHS.

“If you are in Tier 4, the law means you must stay at home and you cannot stay overnight away from home. Across the rest of the country, you must stay local."

He added: “Follow the guidance and please do not come to a station unless you are permitted to travel. Extra BTP officers are being deployed to ensure only those who need to take essential journeys can travel safely.”

Christmas Transport Tsar, Sir Peter Hendy said: “The message is clear...

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