CROWDS of youths flocked to a Southampton city centre park last night in "breach of Covid-19" regulations.
More than 100 people descended on Hoglands Park on Thursday night.
On arrival, police found groups playing loud music and drinking.
Officers broke up the gathering which they warned was not helping the NHS.
Police were called to Hoglands Park on Thursday night
A post on the Southampton Cops Facebook page said: "Southampton Central Neighbourhood Team responded to a COVID19 breach today in Hoglands Park. On arrival, the team were met with 100+ people gathered, playing loud music and drinking. Officers have dispersed the large group, but faces and names were captured. We look forward to knocking on your door tomorrow!
"Remember that we are coming to the end of lockdown, and acts like these are not helping the NHS.
"Its also a massive shame the large amount of rubbish left at the Park, but luckily the PCSOs got their hands dirty and picked up the bottles and NOS cannisters left behind."
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