Police have released footage from a thermal imaging camera showing around 200 people at an illegal house party in Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police flew over a Gorton home in a helicopter after receiving reports of a gathering on Saturday at 10.10pm.
Officers arrived on the ground in Harlow Drive and were pelted with missiles as they tried to get the situation under control.
Police said they also witnessed party-goers climbing over the property's fence to get access to the function.
A three-month closure order – prohibiting access to the premises by anyone except the property owner(s) and tenant(s) - was issued from Salford Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
The resident, who is said to be a 27-year-old woman, also received a Fixed Penalty Notice for £100.
Inspector Jim Adams of GMP’s City of Manchester district said: “Throughout Covid-19, GMP has been engaging with people in Gorton and I would like to thank the majority for being compliant with the restrictions.
"However, this incident was completely unacceptable and incomprehensible so I am pleased that the court has accepted our application to extend the 48-hour closure notice to ensure that there are no further illegal large gatherings at this property.
“I understand that this is a frustrating time – many of us want to see our loved ones but we need to continue complying. Enforcement is a last resort for GMP but today’s closure order is a warning that officers will take action if/ when necessary."
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, added: "This was a particularly flagrant breach of Covid-19 restrictions, which are in place to protect everyone in our communities and must be respected.
"It is only if we all play our part by acting responsibly and doing our bit that we will start to see cases coming down, thus avoiding the risk of further restrictions being brought into force.
"We welcome this tough action, which serves as a reminder that public health must be our first priority and that selfish breaches of the rules will not be tolerated."
