Antigua security forces cut church service short, send home worshippers

Antigua and Barbuda security forces on Sunday cut short a church service in Bolans, because it breached the limit of 25 for all gatherings.

Attorney General and Public Safety Minister Steadroy Benjamin confirmed the police moved in to end the service.

One of the worshippers will be charged with battery on police after pushing one of the law enforcers.

Police have also put an end to a beach party in Deep Bay, after that event breached the guidelines on social distancing.

The security forces are stepping up enforcement of social distancing regulations during a 14-day State of Public Emergency and nightly curfews.