Police stopping motorists

Police are stopping motorists in Newtown to find out if they are driving for essential reasons.

It is understood officers are stopping vehicles to check where the driver is going, in an attempt to stop people abusing the guidelines outlined by the government last night to stay at home.

It comes as politicians, NHS workers and others urge the public to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

Photo: Police at the Newtown bypass (source: Facebook)