'Up to 100' people were moved on by police as they gathered to soak up the sunshine with champagne. The group gathered in Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, with residents saying they were playing loud music and spraying champagne bottles.
Witnesses said they were dressed formally and seemed to be celebrating a special occasion. Nearby residents claimed most of the group left after around 40 minutes but a couple remained and continued to drink and play music.
It is believed they were eventually dispersed at 2.35pm when police arrived at the scene, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Paramedic Kerry Jones said it was “upsetting” to see social distancing guidelines being ignored so blatantly. Follow all coronavirus updates here on our live