Haunting images show deserted seafront and town centre that would usually busy with crowds on Easter Monday

The last day of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend would normally see crowds flocking to Hartlepool’s parks and seafront.

By Kevin Clark

Published 13th Apr 2020, 17:46 BST

So as the coronavirus lockdown enters its fourth week, are people still obeying Government advice to stay home and limit the spread of the virus?

It certainly seems as though they are.

Mail photographer Frank Reid visited Seaton Carew and Hartlepool town centre and captured these eerie shots of the deserted streets.

1. Deserted

Not a single person to be seen on the coastal path Photo: Frank Reid

A scene which would normally be thronged with visitors Photo: Frank Reid

The seafront is empty Photo: Frank Reid

Two tiny figures in the distance are the only people in sight Photo: Frank Reid