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Police had to break up a rave, several house parties and fine a pub £ 1,000 for continuing to serve despite the level four lockdown on New Year’s Eve.
GMP said more than 100 notices of fixed fines were delivered to people who broke the rules.
A ‘big rave event’ attended by about 40 revelers was closed in Ince, Wigan, and DJ lighting equipment and heaters were seized.
A pub in Marble Bridge was fined £ 1,000 for continuing to serve drinkers despite level four rules that mean drinkers have to close.
Fines were imposed after police were called to large parties in Wigan, Fallowfield, Didsbury, Stockport, Radcliffe and Droylsden.
Police were also called in to reports of a large fight after some 30 people attended a party in the city center.
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GMP said 105 fixed fine notices (FPN) were issued between 5 p.m. on New Years Eve and 7 a.m. today.
Most were given to people attending house parties, the force said.
Deputy Police Chief Chris Sykes said: “We are pleased that the vast majority of people have followed the government’s request to stay indoors and celebrate within their home or bubble of support.”
“It was not the way any of us wanted to enter the New Year, but we are grateful for the public’s support.
“2020 has been a difficult year for everyone in the region, including our hard-working agents and staff. I would like to thank you for rising to the unprecedented challenges we have faced.
“Unfortunately, there were a number of incidents last night that required his continued professionalism.
“I am confident that the majority of our residents, who think correctly, will join me in condemning this irresponsible, life-threatening behavior.
“I urge people to stand firm during what will hopefully be the final months of restrictions. Protect your loved ones, others and our NHS by following government rules.
“If everyone does their part, we can look forward to a brighter year.”
Some of the incidents the police attended last night:
- A “great rave event” attended by about 40 people at the Empress Industrial Estate, Ince. The police issued three FPNs and are working to identify the organizer.
- Officers issued ten FPNs to people attending a party at an apartment on Queen Street, Wigan.
- Police broke up a large party in Ashlyn Grove, Fallowfield and issued ten FPNs.
- Three FPNs were issued after the police were called in to report a major fight at a party on Castle Street in Manchester city center.
- On Halebank Avenue in Didsbury, 12 FPNs were issued to people attending a large house party.
- A pub in Marple Bridge, Stockport, was fined £ 1,000 for serving customers in defiance of level four rules.
- Agents broke up a large party in the basement of a property on Greek Street, Stockport, and issued 16 FPNs.
- Ten FPNs were awarded to people attending a party at a property on Leaver Street, Radcliffe.
- Two FPNs were handed over to the organizers of a party on Short Avenue in Droylsden.
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