Covid: Footage shows crowds descend on Nottingham park

Crowds of people were filmed gathering and dancing at a Nottingham park on Wednesday night.

Rubbish was left scattered across the Forest Recreation Ground as a result in scenes described as "Groundhog Day", a reference to the 1993 film in which a man lives the same day repeatedly.

It followed "appalling scenes" earlier in the week that prompted the closure of two other city parks, the Arboretum and Lenton Recreation Ground.

The government has warned the public "don't blow it" after thousands across England gathered to enjoy the weather in outdoor spaces following a relaxation of coronavirus restrictions.

Since Monday, two households or groups of up to six people have been allowed to meet outdoors.

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