An emotional police officer, who fined a couple out planespotting during Covid lockdown, begged them to stay at home, telling them his health worker wife cries over watching people die. Bodycam footage showed the unnamed officer approach the couple during a routine patrol near East Midlands Airport on January 21. An unnamed police officer issued a couple with a fine for breaking Covid lockdown and travelling 13 miles to go plane spotting in JanuaryDuring the interaction, the couple admitted they had travelled 13 miles from West Bridgford to 'watch planes'. 'We also have to thank the public for helping us by reporting Covid breaches to us. 'We are continuing to engage with the public but we are being more proactive in giving out the tickets where possible.

Source: Daily Mail February 08, 2021 19:24 UTC