POLICE in Hereford have warned college students they will 'take appropriate action' if they see groups gathering.

This follows concern in local communities that students who attend colleges in Hereford are 'failing to comply with the rules regarding safe distances and gatherings of more than two'.

Police state that action could include 'telling their parents' or issuing penalty fines.

"Young people should be aware that they should be keeping safe distances apart (two metres where possible) and should not be meeting or gathering at places such as Churchill Gardens and the shops at Folly Parade," said police on Facebook.

"The rules are quite clear at this time."

Police state that no person may participate in a gathering which:

  • takes place in a public outdoor place and consists of more than two people, or
  • takes place in any other outdoor place including outdoor parts of a private dwelling eg, gardens and consists of two or more people

"The Police will continue to patrol these areas and take appropriate action where necessary," the police added.

"This will include telling the parent/guardian and if necessary issue fixed penalty notice fines."