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THE PSNI issued fines totalling £11,000 after the discovery of parties in South Belfast.

It came after a large group of young people, playing loud music and drinking in the street, gathered in the Holyland on Monday night.

Police said the fines were issued between 8pm and 4am after seven residential addresses were visited.

It is understood that 55 Covid 4 notices were issued, alongside 19 Covid 2 notices.

Three people aged under 18 received community resolution notices and one 16-year-old was brought home to their parents.

Chief Inspector Gavin Kirkpatrick said: “We have begun preparing files to be forwarded to the Public Prosecution Service regarding the behaviour of 14 individuals who had previously received a Covid 4 notice.

“We have now also brought forward our plans around St Patrick’s Day and will begin the operation today [Tuesday], increasing resources dedicated to the area.”

He added the authorities would continue to “liaise” with colleagues from each of the universities, further education colleges, Belfast City Council and other agencies on such matters.