Police force dealt with 660 parties held by Covidiots breaking lockdown rules – some with DJs and fireworks
COPS were called out to over a thousand reports of Covidiots breaking lockdown rules with nearly 500 house parties across Greater Manchester last weekend.
Greater Manchester Police received 1,132 callouts on Saturday and Sunday including 494 house parties and 166 street parties.
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Police said some house parties had bouncy castles, DJs and fireworks. They were also made to attend 122 sports gatherings, 173 park gathering and 112 cases of antisocial behaviour.
The shocking figures add to fears coronavirus could run rampant this bank holiday weekend with scorching weather tempting Brits to break the quarantine.
GMP is pleading with people to follow the rules this and have enlisted key workers and celebrities to get the message across.
United's Marcus Rashford and Michael Carrick as well as Man City's Steph Houghton and boxer Anthony Crolla will make appeals.
Happy Mondays' star Shaun Ryder, Coronation Street's Dan Brocklebank, and Kyle Ross from Fuzzy Sun will also take part in the campaign.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “We understand the desire people will have to spend time with family and friends over the Easter period; however it is vital that we follow the government guidelines."
"Please don’t participate in other social gatherings inside or outside, no matter how big or small. We are trying to engage, explain, and encourage everyone to follow the Government guidance."
"However, where people do not comply with the guidelines, we will use the legislative powers. We hope that such actions will not be necessary and the public will work with us during this challenging time."
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"GMP and other emergency services are doing everything we can to play our part to protect you and your loved ones, but we need to get through this together, as a community."
"So we ask that you do your part too and follow the government’s instructions. We would like to thank the vast majority who continue to comply with these measures, but each and every one of us need take this seriously."
"Finally, I would like to wish you a happy Easter and urge you all to please take care of yourselves this weekend."
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