THREE residents decided to drive to Cumbria for a day out despite lockdown.

Cumbria Roads Police stopped three occupants in a car on a drive to the county for a day out yesterday.

It was subsequently found that the driver was disqualified and they were in possession of cannabis.

In a tweet they said: "Not only did these 3 occupants drive to Cumbria for a day out today, but the driver was DISQUALIFIED and occupants found in possession of Cannabis. They were dealt with accordingly. #StayAtHomeSaveLives #COVID19."