Police in warning over house parties

Police in Birmingham have issued reminders of the need for social distancing after being called to more than 70 street and house parties and other unlicensed gatherings overnight.

The force tweeted that they had dispersed dozens of parties, including one at Northfield on the outskirts of Birmingham which included two marquees and a DJ.

“Everyone packed up and went home after we arrived,” they tweeted.

“Please understand we are still in a pandemic.”