Covid: Nottingham student to stand trial over '50-person party'
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Nottinghamshire Police said they were called to an address in Harlaxton Drive in September
A student is due to stand trial accused of holding a party for about 50 people in an alleged breach of Covid-19 laws.
Police said Bailey Stancer, 19, was fined £10,000 after officers were called to Harlaxton Drive, Lenton, Nottingham, on 11 September.
Mr Stancer, who has not paid the fine, denied the charge at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Monday.
The University of Nottingham student is set to face a two-day trial, starting on 4 August, at the same court.
Mr Stancer, also of Harlaxton Drive, was released on unconditional bail, Nottinghamshire Police added.
Overall, 15 fines for holding gatherings of more than 30 people were issued by the force between 27 March 2020 and 17 January 2021, according to latest police figures.
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