Party-organisers slapped with Covid-19 penalty fines after police in Humberside called to two separate parties over the weekend

Police officers were called to break up two separate parties over the weekend as the Prime Minister announced new national lockdown measures.

Parties of more than 40 people were reported at one house in Cleethorpes and a second in East Hull on Saturday, with both organisers being landed with hefty fines for breaching restrictions.

The Humberside area was moved into Tier 2 last week, although drastic new measures were announced by Boris Johnson on Saturday evening for another month-long lockdown as infection rates rise past what was deemed the worst-case scenario.

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Police described the parties as "reckless" with one having been "clearly pre-planned".

Police in Humberside were called to break up two parties, one with more than 40 people in attendance, over the weekendPolice in Humberside were called to break up two parties, one with more than 40 people in attendance, over the weekend
Police in Humberside were called to break up two parties, one with more than 40 people in attendance, over the weekend

Officers were called to the first party at Davenport Drive, Cleethorpes, in the early hours of Saturday morning where it was found more than 40 people were packed into one house.

Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Paul French said: "This was a reckless breach of Covid 19 regulations at a crucial time when this deadly virus is continuing to spread and harm our communities.

"The party was clearly pre-planned and had, when we arrived, over 40 people in the house. This is not only illegal, but increases the risk of infecting so many other people."

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Less than 24 hours later, officers were called to a party at a house at Cavendish Road in Hull on Saturday evening, where there were more than 20 people.

The party-goers reportedly failed to co-operate with police and were dispersed from the house.

The following morning, the householder was issued with a fixed penalty notice for the breach.

Assistant Chief Constable Paul Anderson said: “Gatherings like this not only cause nuisance to neighbours by the loud noise and anti-social behaviour that come with them, but are illegal and increase the risk of infecting so many others.

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“We know that people are frustrated and want to celebrate occasions such as Halloween, but this deadly virus is spreading and we must all play our part in following the restrictions laid out to keep each other safe."

He added: “Most people within our force area have been very good at following the regulations, but we will continue to take action against those that are recklessly endangering other people within our communities.

“We must all remember that our actions don’t only affect ourselves, and I would appeal for everyone to behave responsibly and be considerate to others.”

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