Woman faces £10,000 fine over New Year’s Eve party with more than 100 guests in Kensington

The party took place on Exhibition Road
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Luke O'Reilly6 January 2021
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A woman could be fined £10,000 after hosting an illegal New Year's Eve party for more than 100 people in London’s exclusive museum district.

Metropolitan Police officers on patrol came across a large group of people gathered outside an address in Exhibition Road, South Kensington, at about 11.30pm.  

It is thought they had been denied entry to the party, which was taking place a stone’s throw from some of London’s most famous attractions including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum.

Officers tried to enter the property but the occupants refused to cooperate. They returned to the address on January 4 and told the organiser that she had been referred for the maximum penalty under coronavirus regulations.

Acting Inspector Ganesh Rasaratnam, from the Met's Central West Basic Command Unit, said: “We are in the middle of a pandemic, and restrictions have been put in place to keep our families, friends and communities safe.

“The organiser, and those who attended, deliberately breached the restrictions and decided that the rules did not apply to them.

“We will continue to take tough action against those who think they are above the law and put others in danger with this sort of reckless behaviour.

“Thankfully, many people across London have put much of their own lives on hold as they do their bit to follow the guidance and reduce Covid infections. The large majority have behaved admirably and should be proud of themselves for helping play their part as we all fight this health crisis.”

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