Fines for Wigan Covid rule-breakers who went to the Lakes during strict lockdown

Two Wigan men who flouted Covid rules when lockdown was at its strictest by taking a trip to the Lake District are facing hefty court bills.

By Charles Graham

Published 23rd Dec 2021, 12:28 BST

Updated 23rd Dec 2021, 12:30 BST

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Chad Dermott, 31, of Darlington Street East, Ince, and Wayne Dermott, 57, of Appleton Grove, Goose Green, appeared before borough magistrates to admit travelling to Coniston on January 5 this year when Greater Manchester was under Tier 4 restrictions preventing such leisure excursions.

They were fined and must also pay court costs and a surcharge to victim services, the total coming to £848 each.

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