Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been referred to the police by the government's Cabinet Office following new claims that he violated COVID-19

lockdown rules, according to the Times newspaper. The allegations suggest that Johnson broke the regulations implemented during the pandemic.

The details of the alleged violations have not been specified in the initial report. The referral to the police by the Cabinet Office indicates that there is sufficient concern regarding the potential breach of lockdown rules to warrant further investigation.

Boris Johnson served as the UK Prime Minister from July 2019 to July 2022 and played a significant role in implementing various measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. This development comes as authorities continue to scrutinize compliance with pandemic-related restrictions by public figures.

Further information regarding the nature of the allegations and the potential legal implications for Johnson is expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. Photo by GOV.UK, Wikimedia commons.