Shocking moment 20 teenagers brawl in a CEMETERY during lockdown

Shocking moment 20 teenagers brawl in a CEMETERY in broad daylight during lockdown

• The group of youths fought in a cemetery despite the current lockdown rules 
• A shocked eyewitness to the brawl said: ‘None of them were socially distancing’
• People are only permitted to meet one other person from another household providing they maintain two metre distance under the new guidelines

A large group of youths have been caught on film seemingly flouting lockdown and social distancing rules by fighting in a cemetery in Liverpool.

The group of teenagers were spotted in Toxteth Cemetery having a punch up in broad daylight on Wednesday despite the Government saying it is not safe to be outside with people who do not live in your household.

In footage sent to the Liverpool ECHO, a group of around 20 youths can be seen trading punches and brawling despite the current two-metre social distancing guidelines.

A group of youths were filmed fighting in broad daylight in a cemetery despite lockdown rules

A shocked passerby managed to capture the fight on camera whilst they were out on a walk.

Although the coronavirus lockdown was eased slightly this week, allowing people to exercise as much as they want, meeting up in groups is not permitted under the current guidance.

One individual who witnessed the incident told the ECHO: ‘My housemate and I were taking a daily walk through the cemetery and upon entering we immediately saw a large group of youths very close together.

‘None of them were socially distancing and they were fighting and coming into contact with each other a lot.

‘Another group joined also, in total there were at least 20 if not more.’

Under the new guidance, issued on Sunday night by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, individuals are allowed to spend more time outdoors and sunbathe, though the country remains in a state of lockdown.

Teenagers seemingly ignored social distancing rules to brawl in Toxteth Cemetery in Liverpool

The Government reiterated this week that people can only meet one other person from a different household providing they maintain a two-metre distance and are in a public space.

Gathering in a group of more than two people from outside of your own household is still not prohibited under the current guidelines. 

The only scenarios where this is permitted by law is for work, funerals, house moves, supporting the vulnerable and in emergencies.

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