Coronavirus: Derbyshire Police issue 16 fines over two parties

Police said six people were fined for attending a party in Alfreton

Police have issued 16 fines after breaking up two parties in breach of lockdown restrictions in Derbyshire.

Officers said eight of 10 people found and penalised over a house party in Chapel-en-le-Frith on 23 January were under 18, with their parents or guardians fined £200 on their behalf.

Six people in their 20s were also given £200 fines over a gathering in Alfreton on the same day.

The same force issued 16 fines over a "packed" house party on 16 January.

Insp Nick Booth, of Derbyshire Police, said: "I am keenly aware of just how difficult it is not seeing friends and family for such an extended period of time - but now is not the time to be behaving in such a way.

"This week we passed the tragic figure of 100,000 deaths during this pandemic and I would urge everyone to think long and hard about their actions."