Wiltshire Police has handed out two coronavirus fines at a house party in Swindon.
Officers were sent to the scene at an address in Manchester Road shortly after 3.15am this morning following reports of a lockdown breach.
On arrival, a number of partygoers fled the house. Officers gave chase, detaining them a short distance from the property. As a result, FPNs were issued to two people.
The force says it will be reviewing the incident to decide if further action is required.
Due to the current Government restrictions, gatherings such as a house parties are expressively prohibited.
Superintendent Ben Mant said: “The current Government restrictions are in place to save lives – it is that simple.
“Organising or attending a house party is a flagrant breach of the restrictions and could put people’s lives at risk.
“We are now in the second national lockdown and not knowing the rules is not an excuse.
“I would urge anyone else considering breaching to the rules to take this incident as a warning – we will not tolerate clear or persistent breaches to the rules.”
