CREDITON Police today, Friday, February 5, issued a statement saying that it had taken action against some who had broken civid legislation.

The statement, issued on Facebook, said: "Following some intelligence received Crediton Policing Team have issued four Fixed Penalty Notices for breaches of the current Covid Legislation.

"Police have been working in partnership with Mid Devon Council who have issued further Prohibition notices on the two non essential businesses involved.

"This should act as a reminder to the small minority of people who continue to think the laws do not apply to them that Police can and will take action.

"Crediton Policing Team welcome and encourage any information in relation to breaches of the Covid guidelines and can be contacted on 101 or through our website.

"Stay home, Protect the NHS and Save lives. Thank you."

How to report a breach?

1 If you want to report a breach of restrictions then you can do this using the national reporting form on the police.uk website - you can find the website here: https://www.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/c19/v7/tell-us-about-a-possible-breach-of-coronavirus-covid-19-measures/ .

2 AskNED – the non-emergency directory?

Need to ask a question but not sure who to ask for help, then AskNED: https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/contact/ask-ned/ .

3 Go online?

On the police website (https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/) you can find the answers to many of the questions people ask when calling the police, plus lots of helpful information and advice

?4 Report Crime Online?

If you need to report a crime or tell the police something, then why not report online using WebChat or the Crime Reporting Form. Alternatively, you can email: [email protected] .

5 Call - 101 Non-emergency number?Remember in an emergency, always call 999.