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Merseyside Police closed down a staged music event last night that flagrantly violated lockdown regulations.
At around 8.40pm, a report was received of a gathering of around 250 people at the Gladstone Island Conservatory in Stanley Park, Anfield.
Officials attended and closed the event before issuing a £ 10,000 fine to the event organizers.
The crowd dispersed and police investigations continue through licensing.
Superintendent Chris Gibson said: “The vast majority of people who live and work in Merseyside will be utterly desperate that such an event can be contemplated in our current circumstances.
“There were people very close, revealing the brazen disregard of the organizers for the serious health implications this can now have for the most vulnerable people in our communities.
“We will continue to take swift and positive action this weekend and beyond, in the event that we are informed of any other similar events.
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“We have additional law enforcement resources in Merseyside and, as they have been since the start of the pandemic, our officers will engage with the public, encourage people to comply with the new restrictions, explain why this is so important, and where appropriate. necessary, take enforcement action.
“If you do not follow the instructions of the officers, people risk being fined £ 100, which will double to a maximum of £ 3,200 if not paid. It is vital that we take this action to deter the spread and reduce our increasing rate of Infections
“The sacrifices that the vast majority of our communities continue to make are our only way out of this dire situation, and we do not underestimate how difficult it is to move forward.
“But the people of Merseyside will have to come together, follow the new rules and act responsibly. It’s just the only way we can hope to get back to some form of normalcy.”
“We all have a greater responsibility to continue to do what we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones. If we don’t, we run the risk of more people in Merseyside contracting this virus and the stark reality is that we will see more deaths.”
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“We also risk the possibility of more severe restrictions down the road, which no one wants to see. But by listening and following the rules, you are reducing stress on the NHS and other emergency services, keeping yourself and others safe and healthy and protecting the ones you love. “
If you have information about crime, antisocial behavior or illegally planned events and meetings, you can contact @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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