Leicestershire Police have warned anyone planning a New Year's party to think again.

They have issued a message saying they will enforce Tier 4 rules if they have to.

The county - including Ashby - was placed into the higher tier yesterday (Wednesday) with stricter regulations coming into force.

And the police say they will be making sure people stick to them.

Leicestershire Police say: "This New Year's Eve, if you're thinking of having people round who are not in your household or support bubble, please reconsider.

"We all need to play our part to stop the spread of this virus and protect the NHS.

"We are enforcing the rules where we have to."

These are the new rules when it comes to meeting people outside your own household, as explained on the gov.uk website: "In general, you must not meet socially or carry out any activities with another person. However, you can exercise or meet in a public outdoor place with people you live with, your support bubble (or as part of a childcare bubble), or with one other person.

"You should minimise time spent outside your home. When around other people, stay two metres apart from anyone not in your household – meaning the people you live with – or your support bubble. Where this is not possible, stay one metre apart with extra precautions (for example, wearing a face covering).

"You must not meet socially indoors with family or friends unless they are part of your household or support bubble."