Police will ramp up their presence in key locations across Kent as they prepare for a weekend of hot weather.

People have been urged to read up on the latest government advice before new social distancing rules come into force next week.

The national advice concerning Covid-19 is to change on Monday to limit gatherings of adults and children to no more than six people, both indoors and outdoors in England.

Gatherings of more than six people, whether it be in private or public outdoors spaces such as pubs and restaurants, will be illegal.

Those failing to comply with the new guidance risk receiving a £100 fine which will double on each further repeat breach up to £3,200.

As of September 10, police in the county have issued 127 fines for social distancing breaches.

With warm weather forecast for the weekend, police will have an increased presence in key locations to ensure the current national advice is adhered.

Assistant chief constable Claire Nix said: "Some people may look at this weekend as the last chance to get some wider socialising before stricter rules come into force.

"However, I would add that Kent Police will continue to enforce the current legislation around gatherings like it has done in recent months.

"Covid-19 remains a real and deadly threat and we all need to take responsibility for our actions in helping reduce the spread of the virus and ultimately save lives."

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