Sussex Police and local councils pleaded with residents to stay indoors this weekend despite the warm weather – but by these pictures, their message does not seem to have gotten across.
Earlier today, Brighton & Hove City Council slammed people for flocking to the beach and going against government guidance. It comes as another 708 people have died from coronavirus, taking the UK death toll to 4,313.
1. HOVE SEAFRONT HIGH POLICE PRESENC
Visitors flock to Brighton beach during lockdown despite warnings not to
Photo: eddie mitchell
3. HOVE SEAFRONT HIGH POLICE PRESENC
Visitors flock to Brighton beach during lockdown despite warnings not to
Photo: eddie mitchell
4. HOVE SEAFRONT DRONE PICS -POLICE AWARE
Visitors flock to Brighton beach during lockdown despite warnings not to
Photo: eddie mitchell