Police respond to ‘mass gathering events’ planned in Bristol

Posters advertising mass gatherings in Bristol have circulated online. Credit: PA

Police are reminding people to act responsibly during lockdown after details of mass gathering events in Bristol were posted online.

Posters advertising mass gatherings in two of the city’s parks started circulating on social media earlier today, 13 May.

Flyers for similar events in other UK cities including Cardiff, Plymouth and Nottingham have also been shared.

The poster has been shared on social media.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said officers will be out on patrol this weekend and will be monitoring the situation.

Bristol City Council are also aware of the planned events, and say they “strongly discourage” anyone from attending.

Under the new restrictions, members of the public are permitted to exercise more than once a day, as well as visit parks to sunbathe and relax.

People in England will be able to exercise more than once a day with one person who is not from their household, as long as social distancing requirements are met. Credit: PA

This can be done with one person from another household, provided social distancing is observed.

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