Police warning to gangs breaking rule of six after Nitrous Oxide canisters found in Leeds park

Police have issued a warning to youths not to break the new rule of six after reports of large groups
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Officers issued a warning after receiving several reports of large groups of youths committing antisocial behaviour and littering in a skate park in Leeds.

Police searched a group of youths at the skate park off Moorland Road in Drighlington.

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Although they didn't find anything on them, officers issued a warning to gangs of youths not to break the new rule of six which came into force on Monday.

Police have issued a warning to parents to talk to their kids and advise them around the rule of sixPolice have issued a warning to parents to talk to their kids and advise them around the rule of six
Police have issued a warning to parents to talk to their kids and advise them around the rule of six

Police also found Nitrous Oxide canisters littered in the area.

Nitrous Oxide (NO2), often referred to as 'laughing gas', is an illegal drug under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016.

Police issued a warning to parents to make sure they speak to children about the new rule of six and avoid the rule being broken when gathering in public places.

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A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: "On Sunday evening, officers have attended at the skate park off Moorland Road after numerous reports of large groups of youths causing anti social behaviour and littering in the area.

Moorland Road in DrighlingtonMoorland Road in Drighlington
Moorland Road in Drighlington

"While officers were present,they were given cause to search the group of youths. Nothing was found and words of advice were issued to the group.

"Nitrous Oxide cannisters were found amongst the litter in the area.

"Please can parents be aware of the dangers of the canisters and can they also advise their children in regards to the new government restrictions involving groups gathering, especially as these start from Monday 14th September."

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What is the new rule of six?

Social gatherings are limited to six people from September 14. All six people will be allowed to be from different households.

This will apply to indoor and outdoor settings including public settings such as pubs, cafes and parks, as well as private homes.

Mr Johnson explained: “You must not meet socially in groups of more than six – and if you do, you will be breaking the law.

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“This will apply in any setting, indoors or outdoors, at home or in the pub.”

How does this differ from current rules?

If your household is larger than six you will be able to gather in one larger group. This also applies to support bubbles.

Weddings and funerals are unaffected by the rules, as are team sports.

Gatherings for work and education purposes are also permitted.

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Non-compliance will be met with a fine starting at £100 and doubling on further offences up to a maximum of £3,200.

The changes come as the number of new coronavirus cases in England continues to rise, as the rate also increases in Leeds.

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