Police break up gathering of ‘40 to 50 youths’ in Somerset skate park
Covid-19 fines were issued to youths in a Somerset town after they had gathered at a skate park.
Police were forced to break up the gathering in Wellington, which between 40 and 50 youths had attended.
According to officers from the Wellington Neighbourhood Police team, many of the teens were drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis.
All those aged 18 or over who failed to leave the park when instructed to do so were given £200 fines for breaching coronavirus restrictions.
"The Wellington Police team would encourage the parents of youths across Wellington who were not at home last night to have a conversation with their son or daughter about where they were and what they got up to."
He added: "If your child told you they were staying with a friend, check and test this to confirm it was the case.
"Please make sure your child is aware of current COVID-19 regulations and do all you can to safeguard your child and prevent them from making a mistake or taking part in an activity that could easily have a damaging effect on the rest of their life or somebody else’s."
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