Dozens of people filmed fleeing illegal lockdown rave during police raid
Police drone footage captured the moment dozens of Covidiots fled a drug and booze-fuelled house party during a raid.
Seven officers were injured when revellers pelted them with bottles as they turned up to disperse the illegal gathering in Mapperley, Nottingham, shortly after midnight on Wednesday.
They found 40 people inside the property and handed out £800 fines to 10 of them for breaching coronavirus regulations, while four people were arrested.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cooper said: ‘This incident was completely unacceptable.
‘An investigation is ongoing as to who else may have been present and we will take robust action against those found to have committed offences.
‘Covid or no Covid – assaults on emergency services staff will not be tolerated and as well as receiving fines the individuals involved in this incident will be liable for prosecution for other offences.’
He added: ‘Thankfully the officers called to this incident did not suffer serious injuries and are being supported by the force but we are treating this incident seriously and following up leads to identify other people believed to be involved in this disorder.’
Much of Nottinghamshire remains in the top quarter for highest rates of infection across the country.
Two men, aged 26 and 21, and a 17-year-old girl were arrested on suspicion of common assault of an emergency worker.
The 26-year-old was also detained on suspicion of possession of cannabis.
Another 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink.
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