Dorset Police twice visited a Bournemouth kosher hotel at the weekend to disperse a “large religious gathering” which contravened government restrictions.
A police spokesperson told the JC that in response to a tip-off, officers attended the Normandie Hotel on Friday evening. They “spoke to the leader of the group, engaging and explaining with them about the current government advice about gatherings of more than two people from the same household and social distancing”.
After a further call on Shabbat morning, officers “re-attended the address and engaged with the group, reiterating the government advice” and “encouraged the worshippers to return home”.
As the JC has previously revealed, the local community has expressed concern over Charedim travelling to holiday flats and allegedly taking part in minyans.
