But the scenes have sparked alarm, amid concerns that the R rate in London has risen above 1 again. Scientists have called on the public to stick to social distancing rules and stay two metres apart where possible, but there was little sign of that happening. One man who passed through the busy streets this afternoon told Mirror Online: "Walking down old Compton Street felt like wading through a Petri dish. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Scenes of drinkers packed in closely sparked a furious backlash on social media. And one man shared video of groups gathered in the streets, writing: "Soho lockdown is over."

Source: Daily Mirror July 04, 2020 19:22 UTC