It has been reported about illegal raves taking place – one quite recently at Shep White’s, which has been a meeting place since I was young, although obviously any group gathering in these coronavirus times are illegal, irresponsible and certainly responsible for the increase in cases, positive tests, and potentially an increase in deaths due to either COVID or further restrictions meaning delays in hospital and medical centre treatment or diagnosis.
The use of the police to attempt to break up this selfish gathering took hours, wasted police time which could have been spent more productively, but appallingly resulted in injury to police personnel, which is abhorrent.
Interestingly, not only is Holbeach St Marks a magnet for these illegal gatherings, it appears that the police response can be different too.
A few weekends ago the police were called because of an illegal gathering at a large house in the village, which we presume, because of the behaviour and attendees, was a Gay Pride event.
My niece is gay and were it not for the current restrictions would be married to her lovely wife, so I have nothing against gay rights and equality.
But presumably an event reported several times, which involved no social distancing but outdoor adult activities is not worth investigating when it’s run by a local business man?
We all need to play our part to ensure our own, and each other’s safety.
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