Lockdown house partygoers in Skegness 'held beer cans up to camera'

Police have said they will speak to the people who attended a Skegness house party in an apparent breach of lockdown rules.
By Chrissie Redford
Published 22nd Apr 2020, 14:55 BST
Updated 22nd Apr 2020, 14:56 BST
Police were called to the party.Police were called to the party.
Police were called to the party.

Residents reacted angrily after a photograph of the gathering in Wainfleet Road was circulated on Facebook.

The photo, which has now been removed, showed 13 people posing outside next to each other, with some members of the group holding up beer cans.

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One witness told the Standard police arrived at is believed to be a one-bed flat when the group had moved inside and left as the party seemed to have finished.

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It is understood the party started at around 12pm on Monday, April 20, and lasted outside for about five-and-a-half hours.

Some locals suggested the group should be fined for breaking the rules and putting unnecessary pressure on the NHS.

Lincolnshire Police said officers would be speaking to those who attended the party.

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Inspector Jacky Barnsley, Inspector, Coast Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We are aware of the party on Wainfleet Road in Skegness. Our local officers will be speaking to those involved.

“Where we receive reports of gatherings or breaches in the guidance, we will attend where we can, the sooner the information is passed to us, the sooner we can act.

“We are finding the guidelines are being followed by the vast majority and we are all grateful for that.

"It’s so important people stay at home, only go out when it’s absolutely necessary and in line with the guidance. We’re all in it together, we need to stay home to protect the NHS and save lives.”

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