TWO men and a woman from Scarborough are due to appear in court accused of committing an offence under new legislation brought in because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The incident occurred on the town’s Blenheim Terrace at around 7pm on Wednesday 22 April when police were called to a report of a group of people causing anti-social behaviour and consuming alcohol.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "When officers arrived at the scene, it is understood that some of the group left when directed whilst some refused, and two men and a woman were arrested.

"Following questioning in custody, all three were charged with contravening the requirement to not participate in a gathering in public of more than two people during coronavirus emergency period."

A 24 year-old man was also charged with assaulting an emergency worker.

A 29 year-old man was also charged with failing to give officer name and address when believed to have committed anti-social behaviour, obstructing/resisting arrest and criminal damage.

A 42 year-old woman was also charged with being drunk and disorderly.

They have been released on bail and will appear at Scarborough Magistrates’ Court on June 1.