Rule of six: we asked Eastbourne if they would report neighbours to police, and this is how they voted

In recent weeks, prominent politicians including Home Secretary Priti Patel and policing minister Kit Malthouse both said they would call the police on neighbours who had broken the rule of six in their homes.

In a snap poll on the Eastbourne Herald Facebook page, we asked people to vote yes or no. 59% of voters said they would not report their neighbours to police, against 27% saying they would and 14% saying neither yes or no.

It also generated some discussion.

Nick Jolly said it would depend on the situation, adding: “If it’s a huge gathering/party with loud music and bad behaviour possibly.

“Anything else then no.”

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