17 people fined after large house party on 'Lockdown Eve' in Exeter

West Country
Coronavirus
Exeter
Devon and Cornwall Police
Thursday 5 November 2020 at 5:19pm

Police issued 17 individuals with fines. Credit: PA Images

17 people have been given fines by police in Exeter after officers were called to a large house party.

More than 30 people were found in a house on the Wrentham Estate in the early hours of Thursday 5 November.

Police were called to the party at a property on Wrentham Estate. Credit: Bing

It comes as people living and working in the West Country are being urged to comply with the latest rules as a second national lockdown comes into force.

The new, four-week lockdown starts on 5 November and is due for a Government review on 2 December.

Police say the party in Exeter was a clear breach of Covid-19 restrictions and those in attendance showed complete disregard for not only the rules but for public health.

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