Manchester police 660 parties closed down last weekend

Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police warning after 660 parties shut down


Chief Constable Ian Hopkins warned against breaching the rules over the Easter weekend


Thursday 9th April 2020





Greater Manchester Police has warned people not to breach lockdown rules over Easter after it had to break up 660 parties last weekend.

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said "each and every one of us need take this seriously".

There were 1,132 coronavirus-related breaches reported between Saturday and Tuesday, the force said.

That included 494 house parties - some with DJs, fireworks and bouncy castles - and 166 street parties.

One woman in Bury became the first person in Greater Manchester to be charged under the Coronavirus Act 2020 after police had to repeatedly shut down one of the parties.

Greater Manchester Police also had to deal with 122 different groups gathering to play sports, 173 more gatherings in parks and 112 incidents of anti-social behaviour and public disorder.

'Save lives'


The region's deputy mayor for policing and crime, Beverley Hughes, said the number coronavirus-related incidents had risen considerably.

Officers responded to about 500 call-outs per day last weekend, she said.

However, she said calls for enforcement for businesses not complying with the rules had fallen.

Mr 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.

"The single most important action we can take in fighting coronavirus is to stay at home in order to save lives."

Anyone charged with any of these offences should become unable to access any NHS services.

Start dishing out big fines!

Start dishing out big fines!

Agree - Bunch of selfish IDIOT'S ...

£500 fines plus community service for a week digging graves

Why oh why are people so bloody ignorant.

Effing IDIOTS

Parties with DJs and bouncy castles reported in Manchester

Parties with DJs, fireworks, and bouncy castles were among 660 house and street gatherings reported to have taken place in Greater Manchester last weekend.

Another 122 groups of people playing sport were also reported to police.

Famous faces from across the region - including England footballers Marcus Rashford and Steph Houghton, Coronation Street actor Daniel Brocklebank and Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder - appeared in a video to urge people to stay inside.

"I'm pleading with you all to please stay at home and stay isolated," said Brocklebank, who plays Billy Mayhew in the long-running soap. England captain Houghton said: "If your mates are asking for a game of football please say no."

Great Manchester Chief Constable Ian Hopkins warned officers will use legislative powers on those who break the rules over Easter weekend.

Start dishing out big fines!

It's the ONLY language some understand!

Trouble is these morons don't listen to the daily briefings i don't think they watch the news full stop.

Trouble is these morons don't listen to the daily briefings i don't think they watch the news full stop.

May be they should - or may be they should be fined or put in prison - may be then - NO MORE PARTIES - SIMPLY .

Cocky mancs. They wil be next due to behaviour like this.firstly London then brum then Manchester but these picks fan the flames that will kill their friends neighbours and family but probably not them

Cocky mancs. They wil be next due to behaviour like this.firstly London then brum then Manchester but these picks fan the flames that will kill their friends neighbours and family but probably not them

May be Next Big Hot Spot ??