A LARGE gathering flouting coronavirus rules has been dispersed by police this afternoon, Saturday.
Cheshire Police moved on a group of around 50 people in Bruche Park.
According to police, it is believed the group had gathered there for a children’s birthday party.
The event ended after the arrival of officers, who explained to those in attendance why their actions were in breach of Covid-19 rules.
At present, people can only participate in outdoor gatherings of either six people or two households.
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From Monday, the number of people who can meet up together outside will rise to 30 – but any gathering above this number will remain illegal.
A post from the force’s Poulton South Police account read: “This afternoon, there was a gathering of 50 on Bruche Park having what looked to be a children's birthday party.
“I have engaged and explained the current covid legislation, and the party has been dispersed and ended.”
A second large gathering of teenagers drinking alcohol was also reported in Woolston Park.
Another post by the force’s Rixton and Woolston Police account read: “Parents/carers if your teenagers are out of the house this evening please check where they are.
“Patrols have been out on Woolston Park, where they encountered large groups of teenagers gathering, some drinking alcohol.
“A dispersal order has been now authorised for the area.”
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