Party Planner Faces Maximum Penalty for Flouting Covid Rules on Exhibition Road
An organiser who brazenly ignored the strict Covid restrictions by hosting a large party on Exhibition Road, SW7, is now slammed with the harshest penalty possible.
Police Bust Large Crowd Outside Illegal Bash
Officers on proactive patrol spotted a big group gathering outside the property at around 11.30pm. They believed partygoers were trying to sneak inside but were stopped in their tracks. Despite repeated attempts, police couldn’t get inside as the occupants refused to cooperate.
Covid Rules Broken, Organiser Referred for Maximum Fine
The Met returned to the address on Monday, January 4, confronting the organiser with her breach of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations 2020. She was officially notified of her referral for the maximum penalty.
Met Inspector Issues Stark Warning
Acting Inspector Ganesh Rasaratnam, Central West Basic Command Unit, said:
“We are in the middle of a pandemic, and restrictions have been put in place to keep our families, friends and communities safe.
The organiser, and those who attended, deliberately breached the restrictions and decided that the rules did not apply to them.
We will continue to take tough action against those who think they are above the law and put others in danger with this sort of reckless behaviour.
Thankfully, many people across London have put much of their own lives on hold as they do their bit to follow the guidance and reduce Covid infections. The large majority have behaved admirably and should be proud of themselves for helping play their part as we all fight this health crisis.”
