Police issue warning after receiving reports from Cherwell District of people deliberately coughing or spitting at others

Thames Valley Police Cherwell posted a warning message on social media after getting reports of incidents within the area where people have deliberately coughed or spat at others.
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TVP Cherwell said: We have been made aware of a (thankfully) small number of reports of incidents within our force area where persons have deliberately coughed or spat at others.

"Needless to say, at this time of heightened public health concerns due to the spread of coronavirus, this selfish and highly irresponsible action could prove fatal."

Police also said any such incident reported will be fully investigated and the full support of the Crown Prosecution Service will be sought for the maximum appropriate sentence.