Assistant Chief Constable Tim Forber said, “We are acutely aware of the groundswell of concern in relation to some of the matters this protest aims to address.
“Sarah Everard’s kidnap and murder has shocked us all, and we understand the need to come together at this difficult time.
“However, we must remind those who may be planning to attend a gathering this weekend that Covid-19 is still very much present in our communities. We urge you to make your voices heard in a safe and COVID compliant way, be that virtually or in another way.
“Anyone attending a gathering in South Yorkshire will be in breach of current COVID-19 regulations and will be liable to be issued with a fixed penalty notice. Anyone identified as an organiser of an event will be issued with a £10,000 fine.
“We are still suffering the effects of a global pandemic and restrictions remain in place to protect our communities. We understand that this will be disappointing for many, but we must continue to stay at home and stay safe”
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