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EXASPERATED cops used a helmet full of water to extinguish a beach barbecue - just one example of sunbathing Brits continuing to flout lockdown rules.

As temperatures soared over the weekend, police were out in force to patrol parks and beaches and caution those eager to use the warm weather to sunbathe and drink in the street, despite government threats to ban outdoor exercise.

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One careless pair in Hove near Brighton got a rude shock when a policeman used his helmet to pour water over their beach-side barbecue

Officers tried to get the couple to take their festivities indoors

One careless pair - spotted on a beach in Hove near Brighton - got a rude shock when a fed up policeman used his helmet to pour water over their disposable.

The couple, who police say became abusive towards Police Community Support Officers when asked to leave the beach, have been summonsed to court and will be charged under the new Coronavirus Act, reports.

A 31-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were told to return home to self-isolate.

And it seemed the sizzling temperatures proved just too tempting for some Brits to resist as many continued to flout the rules to get out and enjoy the good weather.

Some chose to ignore social distancing measures by enjoying beers outside and sun bathing on Sunday as temperatures reached 22 degrees, the hottest day of year so far.

Despite Health Secretary Matt Hancock's warning of a total ban on outdoor exercise if people continue to ignore the lockdown measures, crowds were still spotted across the nation.

Brits have been told in order to curb the spread of coronavirus they can go outside for just four reasons - exercise, work, fetching medicine or food, or taking care of the vulnerable.

Police try to disperse a crowd of people gathered in Clapham Common, South London, on SundayCredit: Reuters

Police on horseback patrol Regents Park in LondonCredit: Rex Features

Walkers crowd along a Manchester canalCredit: Zenpix

A police car is seen patrolling picnickers at Greenwich Park, LondonCredit: Getty Images - Getty

A police officer asks people to leave the beach in Brighton on a sunny Sunday during the Covid-19 outbreakCredit: Rex Features

Three men appear to flout social distancing rules outside a pubCredit: MEN Media

Pals walk together in Cardiff as Brits have been warned about having all outdoor exercise bannedCredit: Wales News Service

Police were seen speaking to groups of people flouting social distancing measures on Primrose Hill in London on Sunday morning.

Sun bathers were also seen getting a warning from officers as many hoped to take advantage of this weekend's warm temperatures.

A group of men in Hull were seen ignoring social distancing as they drank beer together at table outside.

Joggers and cyclists struggled to keep the recommended two metres apart while trying to exercise along a canal in Manchester today.

This weekend, hundreds have flocked to parks and beaches to enjoy the warm sunshine, despite the government's pleas to stay home.

The Met Office said Sunday has been the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 22 degrees on Sunday.

Today, Britain's coronavirus death toll has risen to 4,974 today after 621 more people died.

The Heath Secretary reminded those who flouting the lockdown rules that they were risking lives.

Two people sun bathe in Regent's Park during the hottest day of the year so farCredit: PA:Press Association

Police speak to two people sat on Brighton beach enjoying a coffeeCredit: Chris Eades

A woman in Regents Park feeds the pigeons on Sunday morningCredit: Reuters

Three women in Brighton stretch closely together as it's been warned that there could be a total ban on exercising outdoors

Police speak with a group of sun bathers in Greenwich Park after the government threatens to bring stricter lockdown measuresCredit: AP:Associated Press

Dozens of people were seen exercising along a busy canal in Manchester on Sunday morning, making to difficult to follow the government's social distancing guidelinesCredit: Zenpix

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Mr Hancock told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show: "We've said because of the positive benefits to your physical and your mental health that it's OK to exercise on your own or with members of your own household.

"But if the result of that is that too many people go out and flout the other rules because they say 'well if I can exercise then it's fine for me to do other things' then I'm afraid we will have to take action.

"If you don't want us to take the step to ban exercise of all forms outside the home, you have got to follow the rules.

"Let's not have a minority spoiling it for everybody."

And he told Sky News' Sophy Ridge on Sunday: "To the very small minority who are continuing to flout the guidance - you are putting others lives at risk and you are putting yourself in harms way."

"We are crystal clear in the guidance what people should or shouldn't do," he stressed.

"This is not a request, it's a requirement.

"People need to follow it."

The ignorant sunbathers ignored warnings from Britain's chief nurse on Friday afternoon, who begged them to listen.

A group of lads ignore social distancing as the sit closely together outside a house in HullCredit: MEN Media

Dozens of people were seen walking along the canal in Hackney on Sunday morning

Two men sun bathe in Cambridge todayCredit: ©Doug Seeburg

Police to speak to people in Roath Park in Cardiff after appearing to not follow social distancing rulesCredit: Wales News Service

Ruth May urged them to do it for the two nurses, both mothers, who lost their lives in the Covid-19 fight this week.

Aimee O’Rourke, 38, and Areema Nasreen, 36, sadly passed away after treating coronavirus patients on the frontline.

Two other healthcare assistants have also died in the last 24 hours - with nine medics now killed by the virus.

Boris Johnson, who was admitted to hospital with coronavirus late on Sunday, also stressed to the public they must avoid the temptation of enjoying the good weather this weekend.

He said: "Thank you to everyone who is saving lives by staying at home this weekend.

"I know it's tough, but if we all work together and follow the guidance, we will beat coronavirus."