Lockdown checklist: List of 'reasonable excuses' to be outside including buying alcohol – Mirror Online, Mirror.co.uk

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Police chiefs have issued new guidelines to Brits about what counts as a “reasonable excuse” to be out and about during the coronavirus lockdown.

It comes as Dominic Raab ) extended the lockdown for another three weeks, until May 7.

During the lockdown Brits have been asked to go out just once per day to exercise or buy essential goods.

Now police have said needing to cool off from an argument, buying alcohol, taking your pet to the vet or having a rest while out for a walk all count as reasons to be outside the home.

The list was issued by the National Police Chief’s Council and College of Policing [NPCC] and also says buying food to last “several days”, including luxury items and alcohol, is also a valid excuse.

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You are permitted to go to supermarkets and buy luxury items as well as alcohol (Image: PA)

You are also allowed to help those who are vulnerable or move into a friend’s home for a time in order to “cool-off” from an argument.

The NPCC said the list will help officers interpret the advice from the government.

It comes after more than 3, 424 fines were handed out to people considered to be flouting the rules in England between March ad April

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If you’re out on your weekly shop, you won’t stopped from browsing the “non-essential” aisles.

The document adds that people have a reason to visit shops as long as they’re open so it’s not appropriate to stop them purchasing items considered to be “non-essentials”.

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