York woman fined for breaching coronavirus rules
Geograph/Stephen McKayA woman has been fined for breaching coronavirus restrictions after she refused to tell police who she was and why she was at a railway station.
Marie Dinou, 41, from York, was arrested at Newcastle Central Station at 08:00 GMT on Saturday.
North Tyneside Magistrates' Court imposed a £660 fine under the Coronavirus Act 2020 on Monday.
Dinou, who did not enter a plea, was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £66 and costs of £85.
British Transport Police assistant chief constable Sean O'Callaghan said enforcement of the new legislation was a last resort.
"In this case, officers tried their utmost best to engage with Dinou.
"I can assure you we would much rather not have to take such action."
People risk committing an offence if they appear to be breaching restrictions laid out in the emergency legislation and fail to give a reasonable excuse when challenged.
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