Police have issued a fresh warning after they broke up an illegal student party in Manchester and seized music equipment.
Hundreds of students gathered outside Owens Park Hall in Fallowfield in defiance of coronavirus restrictions.
It was caught on Snapchat footge and shows shouting and chanting at about 1am today. The caption of the clip says 'Covid wah?'
The party was staged despite universities in Glasgow and Leeds reporting high levels of students with the virus.
Now a police chief has urged students in Manchester to consider the potential impact on their loved ones by attending such events.
In a statement GMP said: "Police were called to a report of a large gathering suspected to be in contravention of Covid-19 legislation at Beech Court, Oak House, off Moseley Road Fallowfield, at around 1.20am on Friday 25 September 2020.
"Officers attended and seized music equipment. Attendees were dispersed and advised of the importance of adhering to Government guidelines. No FPNs were issued."
Student Safe Lead, Inspector Shoheb Chowdhury of GMP's City of Manchester Division, said: "We appreciate that the student experience is very different to usual this year, particularly for those beginning new courses and who would usually be enjoying freshers' week.
"We have taken a very measured approach to breaches we've encountered, taking care to engage and explain the importance of following social distancing and current local lockdown guidance.
"However, where necessary we are prepared to issue Fixed Penalty Notices, and in the seven days preceding 23 September, 29 FPNs were issued to students across the City of Manchester Division.
"We continue to work positively with our partners across the higher education sector to drive home the importance of following restrictions.
"We'd encourage all students to consider the potentially negative impact on their education - not to mention their health and that of their loved ones - before attending gatherings that break the law."
A spokesman from the University of Manchester said the university 'strongly condemns' the behaviour of the students.
