More than 20 people fined for breaching Covid rules after being caught having party in one-bedroom flat in Shipley

Under current national lockdown guidelines, people cannot leave their home to meet socially with anyone they do not live with - unless they are in a support bubble.

Officers went to the flat at about 4.30am on Sunday, February 14.

The people inside refused to let the police in.

Police then forced entry into the house.

Twenty one people were found inside the one bedroom flat.

Each person was fined £800 each.

They were then dispersed from the flat.

It is believed the apartment had been booked online and enquiries are ongoing to identify who made the booking, and the owner of the apartment.

Chief Superintendent Daniel Greenwood, Bradford District Commander, said: “The possible consequences of this virus should be clear to everyone by now, so it is disappointing to see that some people are choosing to ignore this and carrying on as if it does not matter.

“We continue to work hard to keep the public safe during this ongoing pandemic and to make sure that people are following the guidelines, which are there for everyone’s safety.

“We will continue to engage, explain and encourage people to comply with these regulations, but will take immediate enforcement action where there is clear evidence of a blatant breach of the regulations.”