Masked men pictured on the streets of Nottingham on the first day of 'balaclava ban' as locals says there are not enough police to enforce crackdown

Masked men have defied a new balaclava ban by appearing on the streets of Nottingham. Several individuals were observed riding bicycles through Market Square, while others wore face coverings in broad daylight near the city's train station. Local residents have expressed concerns regarding the effectiveness of the crackdown, claiming that there are currently not enough police officers available to enforce the restrictions on the first day of the ban's implementation within the city.