Two men have been fined following a party in Bristol city centre last night which was shut down by police.
The "large gathering" took place at a residential property on Frogmore Street at around 11pm last night (Friday, January 15).
Under the current coronavirus lockdown rules for England, people must not leave their home except where they have a ‘reasonable excuse’.
Those attending the Frogmore Street party were dispersed by Avon and Somerset Police and two 19-year-old men were given fixed penalty notices.
Ch Insp Justin French, for Avon and Somerset Police, said: “It’s hard to believe those involved in this gathering would be so reckless and act without care or thought about the impact their actions will have on the community in which they live.
"This is a deadly virus and rates in Bristol have been rising, which makes their actions even more reprehensible.
“We have dedicated patrols in place throughout the weekend to respond to breaches of Covud-19 legislation and officers and staff will continue to work round-the-clock to play their part in helping to stop the further spread of this virus.”
The government website says: "This is the law. The police can take action against you if you leave home without a ‘reasonable excuse’, and issue you with a fine (Fixed Penalty Notice)."
