Nine people have been issued with fines after officers were called to a 30th birthday party in Swindon over the weekend.
We received a call on Saturday night reporting a gathering taking place at a property in Rutland Road, Park North.
When we arrived we found loud music playing, disco lights, and a buffet which included food, a birthday cake and alcohol.
Seven men and two women, all aged between 23 and 35, were given £200 fixed penalty notices.
The majority were from Swindon, but two had travelled from the Nottingham area to attend the party.
Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills said “There is no excuse – we all know the rules and the reasons why they are in place.
“These types of gatherings and parties pose a risk to public health and undermine the efforts of the vast majority who continue to do their bit to stop the spread of Covid-19.”
