A DRIVER who travelled from Derby to Hereford to buy a jet washer has been "dealt with" by police for making a non-essential journey.

The officers from Herefordshire's operational patrol unit said people continue to flout lockdown rules in place to slow the spread of coronavirus.

As police see an increase in traffic in Hereford, they caught one driver who travelled more than 100 miles to the city to buy a jet washer.

"Sadly people still seem to be flouting lockdown restrictions," officers from West Mercia Police said on Twitter.

"Traffic in Herefordshire appears to be increasing. Driving from Derby to Hereford to buy a jet washer is not essential.

"Driver dealt with for Covid offences. Please, please stay at home if not essential travel."