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Coronavirus: Organiser Of Stanmer Park Gathering Could Face £10,000 Fine

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The organiser of a gathering at the University of Sussex, and then at Stanmer Park, on Saturday could face a £10,000 fine.

Officers received reports of a large group of people at the University of Sussex campus in Falmer, shortly before 11pm.

Officers issued a Section 34 order directing those causing anti-social behaviour to leave the area.

A number of people were then found gathering in Stanmer Park.

Officers seized a generator and a sound system. 

No injuries were reported and no arrests were made.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the matter, and to identify any organisers who may face a £10,000 fine for breaching Covid regulations. 

A University of Sussex spokesperson said:

“Whilst the vast majority of our students are following the guidelines and behaving responsibly, there were breaches on Saturday night. 

"This included non-residents on our campus. 

"Sussex Police attended and as always the University will work closely with the authorities wherever necessary. 

"We take these breaches extremely seriously.”

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