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‘Fishing is not exercise’, warn Wiltshire Police after lake patrol

byDaniel Jae Webb
27 March 2020 | 6.07pm
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Police have patrolled a lake in Swindon this afternoon after reports of fishing in the area.

PCSOs Cross and Venton observed good social distancing in the Wichelstowe area but have warned that fishing on the lakes there goes against government guidelines.

Police can fine people breaking the rules £60, and face arrest if their fail to comply with officers.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said “We have had reports of people fishing at the lakes, this DOES NOT count as exercise as per the government guidelines.”

The government advice states: “You are permitted to leave your home for one form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk with your dog, or cycle ride – alone or with members of your household. You should not be driving to a location away from home to carry this out.”

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