Downing Street has warned England could be plunged into another lockdown if Brits continue to cram onto beaches during the heatwave.
Shocking scenes of a heaving Bournemouth Beach prompted Dorset authorities to declare a major incident on Thursday. Thousands travelled to the coast and packed out the beach, flouting social distancing guidelines as they squeezed together in the 33C temperatures.
The overcrowded beaches caused chaos along England's coastline - despite authorities pleas to stay away as the UK's official coronavirus death toll tops 43,000.
Downing Street reminded the public that if breaching of social distancing goes on, the lockdown could be ramped up again. Click here for the latest coronavirus news and updates Asked about