Revellers have been attending illegal raves and unlicensed events dotted across Britain in recent weeks - despite them still being banned under lockdown.
Current rules state that only gatherings of up to six people are allowed outdoors with 2m guidelines still in place. Police have been forced to break up a number of events, including one event in Greater Manchester where a woman was raped and two people were shot, including one fatally.
As restrictions are relaxed across the UK, police are reportedly involved in a game of 'cat and mouse' as they attempt to thwart more unlicensed gatherings.
Greater Manchester Police Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes condemned the events: "I fully understand - and I think it is expected - an upsurge