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Glasgow Live
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Gary Armstrong

Sunbathers in Botanic Gardens breaking lockdown rules moved on by police

Glaswegians sunbathing in the Botanic Gardens this afternoon were moved on by police after breaking lockdown guidelines.

Nicola Sturgeon has previously warned against sunbathing, picnics and barbecues as well as meeting up in groups in parks and on beaches.

However, with the warmer weather today - which peaked at 21C - some Glaswegians were tempted to make the most of the sunshine.

At the beginning of the month, we reported on similar instances in the west end park. Then, some defended those seen sunbathing in Glasgow's west end, while others hit out at them for putting other people's safety at risk.

An eyewitness who was walking their dog in the Botanic Gardens this afternoon told Glasgow Live: "I would say it was as busy as the other week when the weather was good.

"Cops were cycling through, moving on bigger groups who were probably not social distancing.

"They were very polite about it though - people were obviously sitting, staying longer than they should have been, eating food and things like that.

"The police told me some other people, perhaps families, had complained about the bigger groups."

On Monday, Nicola Sturgeon announced she will reveal Scotland's road map out of lockdown tomorrow (Thursday) and schools, businesses and the general public will all be given advice on how to proceed.

Recycling and garden centres are at the top of the list of those allowed to ease restrictions, along with allowing people to meet up outside, if they adhere to social distancing rules.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The Scottish Government's guidance is clear - people should only leave the house for very limited purposes, for example for basic necessities, such as food and medicine, for exercise, for medical needs or travelling for work which cannot be done at home.

"Our officers will continue to engage with the public, explain the legislation, encourage compliance and will use enforcement only when necessary."

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