Shoppers across Britain have been criticised for making non-essential trips to the shops despite government recommendations to reduce their exposure to coronavirus. In Bristol, hundreds of shoppers were spotted at The Range, buying plants, a cat play centre and a lamp shade. Some police forces have been vigorously enforcing the government's lockdown rules, establishing roadblocks to determine whether a journey was necessary. Shoppers have been criticised for going out to pic up non-essential goods such as this cat play centre, ignoring the government's plea to remain at home. To fight the coronavirus, the government has ordered pubs, restaurants and nearly all shops to close and drafted in new regulations.

Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2020 12:34 UTC