A group of police officers are being investigated by their force after being found at a party in contravention of Covid-19 rules.
Police were called to the gathering at a property in Hove, East Sussex, on May 15, where the off-duty officers were found inside.
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: “Police officers were called to an address in Hove, following reports of a gathering inside on Saturday, May 15 at 8.46pm.
“They entered and found a number of off-duty officers present.
“This incident, in breach of current lockdown restrictions, is being investigated by the force’s Professional Standards Department.”
Chief Superintendent Nick May said: “We take Covid-related breaches very seriously and we are actively investigating this matter.
“The officers involved have not been suspended while the investigation continues.”
