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Liverpool University bosses have said they are “dismayed” after around 1,000 young people gathered in Sefton Park.
Police were called to the park yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) following reports that large groups of people had gathered there to drink and enjoy the sun.
Police fined 43 people for violating current Covid restrictions and one person was arrested for being drunk and disturbing public order.
Now, the leaders of the city’s three universities and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine have issued a joint statement condemning the “reckless actions” of the people who gathered in Sefton Park.
Education leaders have said that while it was not entirely clear who was in the park, students would now be reminded that they must adhere to government guidelines.
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The statement was issued on behalf of Professor Dame Janet Beer, Vice Chancellor of Liverpool University, Professor Ian Campbell, Vice Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University, Professor Gerald Pillay, Vice Chancellor and Chancellor of Liverpool Hope University and Professor David Lalloo, Director of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
It says: “We are dismayed by the reckless actions of those who gathered at Sefton Park in clear violation of the rules that the vast majority of people in Liverpool have been following to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
“While it is unclear who participated in these meetings, the three universities and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine will remind students of their crucial responsibility to observe government guidelines to protect not only themselves but the entire community of the exposure to Coronavirus.
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“While the infection rate in the Merseyside region is declining, we recognize that there is no room for complacency and we will reaffirm this message in the strongest possible terms.”
“We have been very clear in our expectations of our communities and thousands of students have adhered to our Community Pledge, pledging to do everything possible to keep everyone safe. When we have had evidence of students violating the restrictions, we have acted.
“We will also continue to do everything we can to keep our city safe, including regular testing of all students and staff on campus, as well as strong isolation protocols.”
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