Police find guests staying at five-star hotel in County Durham during coronavirus lockdown
Police were called to the Ramside Hall Treehouse in County Durham following reports of a domestic incident but found clear evidence that lodgers had flouted restrictions for a getaway in the hotel.The five-star Ramside Hotel in County Durham has been caught hosting guests during the coronavirus lockdownHotels have been closed since the UK went into lockdown on March 23, and are strictly forbidden from hosting guests.
It is thought that the man had won money on a scratch card, and booked a night at the hotel and had travelled there by taxi with a woman from Chester-le-Street to stay overnight, theA Durham police spokeswoman said: "We were called at 12.20am on April 7 to reports of a domestic incident at one of the Treehouse lodges at Ramside Hall, near Durham.
“On arrival at the premises, it was clear to the officers that a number of guests were staying at the hotel, despite the Covid-19 lockdown.The luxury spa hotel is one of the most sought-after wedding residences in the county, and charges £850 a night for a stay in one of its exclusive treehouses.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Durham police believe Cummings probably did break lockdown rulesSources say force stopped short of definitive statement because cases not tested in courts
Read more »
George Floyd protests: Hundreds march on White House to voice anger at police killingProtesters chanted “I can’t breathe” and “f*** Trump” as anger erupted across the US after the killing of an unarmed black man
Read more »
Coronavirus: Police prepare for post-lockdown gang violence fuelled by social mediaThere could be a significant increase in violent crime fuelled by gang rivalries on social media which could spill onto the streets when lockdown rules are lifted, a senior police officer has warned
Read more »
Exclusive: Durham Police face prospect of inquiry after complaints over Dominic Cummings probeComplaints came after the force announced that the Prime Minister's aide may have committed a minor breach of lockdown rules
Read more »
Police investigate woman's death after paracetamol overdose in Merseyside hospitalNHS trust admits failings but denies drug ended life of Laura Higginson, 30
Read more »
Minneapolis police arrest CNN reporter on live television during coverage of protestsAnger and outrage continue to fuel protests in Minneapolis on the third night of unrest. BlackLivesMatter GeorgeFloyd Latest on this story here:
Read more »