POLICE officers will be out engaging and explaining with the public across Cheshire West and Chester this Easter bank holiday weekend.

The force is urging residents to follow the covid-19 rules and guidance in place to keep people safe.

Cheshire Police took to social media to inform people of the move and is the latest in a number of posts telling residents about covid patrols being undertaken.

It comes after Cheshire Police bosses urged residents not to break the rules over the long Easter bank holiday weekend.

Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said: “Although it is great to see the relaxation of restrictions across the country we must not become complacent.

“The threat of coronavirus is still very much with us and we must stick to the rules and guidance in place in order to continue to see a drop in the number of cases.

“This includes the wearing of face coverings and social distancing when you are with people from outside of your household.

“Last year, I know many families were not able to celebrate Easter in the way they would have liked to and this was one of the many sacrifices we all had to make to get to this point now.

“Undoubtedly this year will still be different but the relaxation of the rules offer a glimmer of hope in allowing families to meet, as long as you follow the rule of six or meet with one other household outdoors."

If you spot any blatant breaches of restrictions, please report it via http://orlo.uk/YKtPC