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Nicholas Keyden

Six charged after large crowds gather for Kelvingrove Park party despite lockdown

A number of arrests have been made after large crowds gathered to party in a Glasgow park despite lockdown restrictions.

Videos and images show droves of boozed-up punters drinking in the city's Kelvingrove Park on Saturday evening.

As deadly coronavirus continues to grip Scotland, the Government's phase two rules state that three households can meet up outdoors, while keeping two metres apart.

But footage and pictures show mass crowds of lockdown rebels partying in the park, clearly ignoring the two metre rule imposed by the Scottish Government.

Now police have confirmed four people - A 24-year-old woman and three men aged 19, 21 and 16 - have been charged for drinking in public.

They also cuffed a 27-year old man in connection with vandalism and drinking in public and another male, 28, with drug offences and drinking in public.

Two other men - aged 18 and 23 - were assaulted. Enquiries are ongoing in relation to the incidents.

Chief Inspector Alan MacIntyre said: "Officers attended at Kelvingrove Park on Saturday, 20 June, after reports of large gatherings and disturbances.

"A 24-year-old woman was charged for drinking in public along with three men aged 19, 21 and 16. 

"A 27-year old man was charged in connection with  vandalism and drinking in public. A 28-year-old man was charged for drug offences and drinking in public. 

"A 18-year old man and 23-year old man were victims of assault and enquiries are ongoing in relation to these.

“The regulations remain that people should only leave the house for very limited purposes, for example for basic necessities, for exercise or recreation, for medical needs or travelling for work which cannot be done from home.

"The Chief Constable has made it clear that we are asking people to take personal responsibility to do the right thing and remember the purpose of these measures is to aid the collective effort to stay safe, protect others and save lives by preventing the virus from spreading.

"Our officers will continue to engage with the public, explain the legislation and guidance and encourage compliance.

"We will use enforcement as a last resort only where there is a clear breach of the legislation.

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