Police Scotland is investigating a house party attended by more than 300 people in Midlothian over the weekend. Cops broke up a large-scale gathering at a rented property on Sunday, August 30 at around 12.20am.
Over 300 people were at the paid-for event and were in clear breach of the Covid-19 rules, officers say. Police sent everyone home and a 29-year-old man was issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice.Further enquiries are being carried out to investigate potential culpable and reckless conduct charges and licensing breaches.Deputy Chief Constable Malcolm Graham said “Those attending this organised event showed a blatant disregard for the regulations in place to help save lives and prevent the spread of coronavirus.