London man with metal detector told to go home

In Southend Essex, police are maintaining a reassuring presence across the town as the nation stays at home to beat coronavirus.

But they have met a number of people who've been flouting the lockdown rules. On patrol on Southend seafront, police saw a man who travelled from London to "do a spot of metal detecting". Other people from London came to Southend to enjoy the fresh air. They were spoken to by the officers and given appropriate advice.

Echo reporter, 'Southend police Covid-19 patrols: London man with metal detector told to go home' 8th April 2020