A CAR-LOAD of people travelled more than 100 miles down to the Sussex coast after hearing the view was “nice”.

The group from Hemel Hempstead in North London made the 109-mile trip to Beachy Head before being apprehended by police.

They were given “ firm words of advice”.

The force has said that “the majority of Sussex continues to make the right decision about coronavirus” and stick to social distancing guidelines. But, some people are still not listening to the advice.

A spokesman said: “A small minority of people continue to flout the restrictions, and Sussex Police have responded to a number of reports of groups gathering across the county.

“Dispersal orders have been issued in Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and Seaford so far during the lockdown period, in a bid to prevent people from engaging in antisocial behaviour in contrast to the Government guidance.”

Superintendent Graham Barnett said the force could appreciate the difficulty of the lockdown measures, but encouraged people to listen to Government advice.

He said: “We urge people to continue following the guidance which includes not meeting up with other people from outside your household to have barbecues or house parties - even if social distancing is observed.

“Unfortunately, a small minority of people think they are above the law and continue to flout the restrictions.

“A number of these also think it is acceptable to cough and spit at our officers while they are doing their best to play their part in saving lives.

“This will absolutely not be tolerated and we will take appropriate action against anyone who continues to put lives at risk.

“We will be patrolling our rural and urban communities over the Easter weekend, as well as travel networks across the county.

“We will continue our approach of engaging with the public we see out and about, explaining why it is important to follow the government guidance.

“We will encourage people to do the right thing and stay home but if they don’t follow these rules, we will use whatever enforcement is necessary.

“Frontline services in this country are doing an incredible job to slow the spread of this terrible virus, but we need everyone to play their part and help us by staying home and not putting yourself or others at risk.

“The message is clear - stay home, to protect the NHS and save lives.

“We appreciate the respect and patience shown by the vast majority of people in our communities, but it is absolutely critical that we keep it up. For this to work, everybody needs to do their bit.”