Derbyshire police have said an officer who gave inaccurate messages in a coronavirus rap was trying to spread advice in a “lighthearted way”.

A video of the message echoing from the window of a police car has attracted a mixed response on social media.

The officer says through a megaphone: “Yo, this is Derby police. Don’t be afraid, we come in peace. We’ve got a message, so listen up quick. Take our advice and you may not get sick.

“Stay at home whenever you can. Don’t go out on the streets with your fam. Don’t walk around in two or more, or we’ll come knocking at your door.

“Only go to the shop for essential things, like bread, milk, fruit and cheese strings. Go stretch your legs, but only one time. Do as we say or you might get a fine.

“Please help us to fight this disease. Lots of love from your favourite PCs.”

Derbyshire Police spokesman Joey Severn said the rap was an initiative of one police officer.

“We encourage our officers to engage in the public in many ways,” he said.

“We try to do what we think will make the biggest impression on the public. We will try any way possible to get our message across to people.”

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