FIVE people were fined for breaching Covid-19 rules after police were called to a house party.

Officers say they were called to a property on Kings Field, Bursledon just after midnight on Sunday, after reports of a large gathering and loud music.

The resident of the home was slapped with a £200 fine and reported for summons for breaching Covid-19 regulations.

Four further men who were at the property, all aged in their 20s, were also given £200 fines, as well as being reported for summons.

While at the property, officers arrested two of those present, a 28-year-old man from Botley and a 27-year-old man from Chandler’s Ford on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug. They were both released under investigation pending further police enquiries.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Our officers will continue to engage, explain and educate the public around the Covid-19 regulations before taking enforcement action for blatant breaches of the regulations. This may be the case if there is clear evidence that an individual or group of individuals are knowingly flouting the new regulations.

"This will especially apply for scenarios such as larger house parties, repeat offenders or locations where we have evidence of a previous failure to adhere to restrictions."