East Lothian Police thanks locals for quiet streets

Streets and beaches were quiet despite good weather.

East Lothian Police has issued a note of thanks to locals for staying at home, even in recent sunny weather.

Officers patrolling in North Berwick and the surrounding area found streets deserted and few people on beaches, taking their daily exercise.

The unit posted on Facebook to thank people for adhering to government guidance, and to urge them to keep it up into the Easter weekend.

Walkers on the beach have been social distancing.

“East Lothian officers have been out patrolling the county in recent weeks to ensure our people and communities are safe during these difficult and unprecedented times,” the post read.

“They have been engaging, advising and educating members of the community to comply with current Government advice and guidelines, in order to reduce the risk to public health and our colleagues in the NHS.

“Yesterday afternoon these patrols included North Berwick and officers wanted to thank the public for adhering to the ‘stay at home’ guidelines which can be seen from the photos below.

Streets in East Lothian have been empty.

“Despite the lovely spring weather, the streets and beaches were quiet and officers would like to urge that this approach is maintained as we go into the Easter weekend.

“We are relying on everybody, collectively, to work together, to stay at home, during this unique and extraordinary time in our history.

“Help us to help keep you safe. Stay home and save lives.”