Police wrongly fining children under coronavirus law

Police officers have wrongly fined children for breaching the UK's coronavirus lockdown, even though only adults can be punished under new laws. Senior officers revealed that 39 fines had been handed to under-18s since the Health Protection Regulations came into force three weeks ago. The national lead for out of court disposals, Deputy Chief Constable Sara Glen, said the notices "will be rescinded because the legislation doesn't allow it". More than 3,200 fines have been issued across the UK under new coronavirus laws in total, with the vast majority being given to men under the age of 35.