TWO adults who tried to fake their age to police have been reported for summons after they were caught breaking Covid rules in Romsey.

A 20-year-old man and 18-year-old woman were discovered in the War Memorial Park, The Meads, as part of a large group of young people. 

Visitors to the park tipped off the force about the gathering.  

When officers questioned the group, the young people all claimed to be below 18-years-old, but police took their details and issued warning letters. 

However, police discovered the man and woman gave fake dates of birth to avoid being reported for summons in relation to a fixed penalty notice after breaching the current Health Protection Regulations. 

Hampshire Constabulary was alerted to the group just after 4pm on Saturday (27 February). 

In a tweet, Romsey police revealed they will continue to enforce "blatant breaches" of coronavirus restrictions.

The message reads: "The more we stick to the rules now, the sooner things will get better - and we will save lives."

Under the current lockdown rules, you cannot leave your home to meet socially with anyone you do not live with or are not in a support bubble with.