Police warn people who breach coronavirus regulations by visiting Kirkstall "will be fined."
West Yorkshire Police say they are taking a firmer stance on breaches and people caught doing so will receive a hefty fine.
The strict warning comes as the force revealed that people have been frequently attending venues in the Kirkstall ward and a number of fines have already been issued in the west of Leeds.
The force added those caught will be handed a Fixed Penalty Notice of £200 for the first offence but this will double further until a maximum of £6,400.
However, this will go to £10,000 if you hold an illegal gathering of over 30 people.
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Yesterday (Thursday), the force fined two men aged 20 and 23 for organising a snowball fight at Woodhouse Moor on January 14 which hundreds of people attended.
A spokesperson for the force said on Facebook: “*Reminder* the West Yorkshire Police are taking a firmer stance on COVID breaches. If you are found to be breaching COVID regulations you WILL be fined.
“People have been frequently attending venues in the Kirkstall ward.
“The police can take action against you if you break the rules. This includes breaking up illegal gatherings and issuing fines (fixed penalty notices).
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“You can be given a Fixed Penalty Notice of £200 for the first offence, doubling for further offences up to a maximum of £6,400. If you hold, or are involved in holding, an illegal gathering of over 30 people, the police can issue fines of £10,000.
“A number of COVID fines have already been issued in the Leeds West area.”
Kirkstall is home to Kirkstall Abbey which is considered a beauty spot in the city
