The organiser of an anti-lockdown protest in London is facing the prospect of a £10,000 ($13,488) fine, the Metropolitan Police said on Monday. The Met said that officers were called on Sunday afternoon to find about 100 people gathering in Ray Lane, Southwark, in what appeared to be a pre-planned protest. “This sort of gathering is specifically prohibited under the tier four restrictions brought in following the recent rapid rise in cases,” Acting Inspector David Smith said in a statement. “We all have a responsibility to follow the rules, stay at home as much as possible, and help stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 in our city,” he added. “Anyone coordinating intentional breaches on this scale should know they risk very significant financial penalties,” he said. The Met said that the organiser, a 58-year-old man, will be reported for the consideration of a fixed penalty notice of up to £10,000. London is currently under …
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