The director of a gym which has not closed despite lockdown has said he is standing up for what he believes is right.
Non-essential shops, leisure and entertainment venues were ordered to close from Thursday in England as new coronavirus restrictions came into force, but a small number of businesses have not complied with the rules.
Kevin Harper, director of Majestic Martial Arts gym in Wigan, told the PA news agency he had been asked by members to remain open.
He said: “The Government really needs to think about the position on this.
“I don’t have a criminal record, I’m not known to the police, I’ve never been in trouble with the law, and I’m being criminalised for doing what I think is standing up for what I believe is right, and also protecting the rights of my members, who are paying members, to come and exercise.”
He said since the gym reopened in July there had been no incidents of illness and regulations had been followed.
He added: “The factory next door have got more workers than we’ve got members and they have no implications and no restrictions placed on them, however my industry is set to close.
“The benefits of this industry for mental health, particularly at this time of year when you are looking at suicide rates, are unbelievable.”
Video courtesy of PA.
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