Majority of people 'were not social distancing' at Mid Ulster beauty spot

Mid Ulster police say they are planning to attend the Newferry area of Bellaghy to encourage social distancing.
By Stanley Campbell
Published 29th May 2020, 16:28 BST
Updated 29th May 2020, 16:48 BST
PSNI photograph of the Newferry site on the outskirts of Bellaghy village.PSNI photograph of the Newferry site on the outskirts of Bellaghy village.
PSNI photograph of the Newferry site on the outskirts of Bellaghy village.

The PSNI were called yesterday to the beauty spot, which is on the banks of the River Bann, following concerns from the public about a large group of people.

Police said in a social media post today: "We found that, whilst some people were adhering to social distancing and the Health Protection Regulations 2020, the majority at this location were not.

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"We are aware that further gatherings have been planned for today. Mid Ulster District Council has taken the decision to close the car park at Newferry from 2pm today and we will be in attendance to engage, explain and encourage those in attendance to adhere to the Health Protection Regulations."

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