Frisky couple spotted having sex on Brighton beach ignore social distancing rules lockdown
AN AMOROUS couple were spotted having sex on Brighton beach in front of shocked onlookers amid the coronavirus lockdown.
The man - who had his bum exposed - is said to have stuck his fingers up at shocked witnesses when he heard them laughing before carrying on.
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Onlookers couldn't believe their eyes when they spotted the randy couple at 7.50am this morning on the city's shingle beach.
Brighton has been subject to numerous breaches of the coronavirus lockdown as day-trippers ignore government guidelines to enjoy the seaside.
Days out for barbecues and picnics however may be less surprising than this latest extreme lack of social distancing.
Brighton and Hove City Council cautioned against people having sex on the beach after the "highly embarrassing" romp.
Stunned witness Becki Chester, 39, said: "We were minding our own business, keeping our distance.
"Then we spotted a couple making full use of their exercise hour.
“We hope they washed their hands afterwards”.
Becki had been walking with her partner Craig Buckland, 40, when they spotted the lusty lockdown breakers.
Craig added: "You could see them moving. He actually stuck his fingers up to us because we were laughing loudly.
"It was so funny."
The man seemed undeterred by the interruption as he carried on with his partner.
In a statement, Brighton and Hove City Council said: "It’s an unfortunate picture and we would think the people involved will be highly embarrassed if their friends and families are able to recognise them.
“It certainly serves as a reminder to us all that you never know when someone is watching you.’’
Sussex Police said it had not received any reports over the incident, reports the .
Government guidance states during the lockdown is that people can leave home to exercise once a day spaces near their homes.
People can also leave home for essential shopping and to seek medical care.
Pictures have emerged since the lockdown of thousands of people flocking to Brighton beach - with police often having to tell them to move on and go home.
Britain today saw the death toll rise to 18,738 with the total number of cases across the country nearing 140,000.
It came as health secretary Matt Hancock warned of the dangers of lifting the lockdown too soon.
Chief medical officer Chris Whitty has admitted measures could roll on into 2021.
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The cabinet minister added lifting too early would be a "mistake" with reports Prime Minister Boris Johnson fears a "second wave".
Mr Hanckock also promised to expand testing to all seven million key workers and their families.
The government classifies key workers as people working in jobs such as teachers, government employees and delivery drivers.
