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Large Chasidic wedding in Elstree broken up by police

Videos of the event showed a large gathering of strictly-Orthodox Jews disobeying social distancing guidelines

July 2, 2020 15:24
The wedding couple pose in front of a police car
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A large strictly-Orthodox wedding which took place last night in Elstree, Hertfordshire has been broken up by police.

Herfordshire Police confirmed that officers attended a warehouse in Elstree yesterday evening alongside colleagues from Hertsmere Borough Council's Environmental Health Team after receiving a tip-off.

A spokesperson told the JC: "Due to breaches of coronavirus regulations, those inside were requested to leave and did so without incident."  Follow up investigations are now being carried out.

"We understand that people may be frustrated with the regulations but coronavirus is still a serious risk to health. Everyone must adhere to government guidance to help mitigate the transmission of the virus."