Police officers were left "appalled" after three people ignored social distancing to drive 50 miles for a McDonald's.
Officers stopped the car - which had a driver and two passengers - in Chelmsford.
It was established all three had travelled from Grays to Chelmsford for a McDonald's.
Not all people in the car were from the same household.
In a Tweet the Chelmsford and Maldon Police team said: "Appalled last night after stopping a vehicle that appeared lost in Chelmsford City Centre.
"Driver and two passengers spoken to. All three had travelled from Grays to Chelmsford for a McDonald’s.
"This is not social distancing and the government guidelines state specifically that you should not be in a car with someone from another household.
"Travelling 50 miles for McDonald’s is not essential travel.
"These people were dealt with accordingly and sent on their way home."
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