A driver who crashed into a fence has been criticised by police who claim the motorist went for a drive because they were bored with the coronavirus lockdown.

Pictures show the Ford Fiesta tangled in a metal fence in Chelmsford in Essex.

They also show rubbish strewn around, as the car appears to have hit a bin during the crash.

Image: Police reminded people to stay home. Pic: Essex Police

Writing on Twitter, the county's policing team said: "Driver of this car was bored so went out for a drive!

"Us and the ambulance crew are both really busy and don't need extra work. Another person breaching the regulations.


"Please don't. Please stay home. Driver has been reported."

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The UK has entered its third week of lockdown restrictions, designed to encourage people to stay at home and limit the spread of the coronavirus, taking the pressure off the NHS.

Initially, the restrictions were to last three weeks but ministers say it is too early to begin lifting them.