Crawley car meet slammed as ‘total stupidity’ after scores of drivers flout tier 4 restrictions

A police officer has hit out at around 100 drivers, most of whom travelled from tier 4 areas, who joined a car meet in Crawley.

By Sam Dixon-French

Published 21st Dec 2020, 13:21 BST

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Most of Surrey and parts of Sussex have been put into the toughest tier of restrictions after Boris Johnson ordered people to stay at home from Sunday.

But PC Glen McArthur said police units from across the county were called to the meet around 9.30pm last night (December 20).

He branded the event as ‘total stupidity’.

PC Mcarthur said: “Police units across the county have just attended Crawley to break up a car cruise of about 100 cars, most of which [are] from Tier 4 areas.

“It’s tough for everyone but do your part and stay home, please.”

‘Lots of covid fines’ were issued at the event, he added.

Sussex Police has been approached for more information about the incident.