Man arrested at Worthing house party with more than 10 attendees

Police attended the scene in Shirley Drive at 11pm, where they found some people behaving ‘in an obstructive manner to officers’.

The group was safely dispersed and a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of obstructing an officer in their execution of duty, police said.

He remains in custody for questioning.

Police are urging people to continue to follow guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Earlier this week the Government introduced Tier 2 restrictions in Sussex.

Hospitality venues must stop taking orders at 10pm and no mixing of households is permitted indoors.

Chief Superintendent Jane Derrick said: “We know the vast majority of people will continue to adhere to the legislation as they have throughout this public health crisis.

“In the run-up to Christmas, people want to socialise but we urge you to only do so within the Tier 2 guidelines.

“Our officers and staff have been patrolling across the county and engaging with members of the public to explain the current legislation generally, and people have acted positively.

“However, those who continue to choose to flout the rules and put other people’s lives at risk will face enforcement action.”

She added: “The demands on the police service are nearly now back to pre-Covid levels.

“Our priorities lie with public safety and so it is even more important that people take personal responsibility for their actions and do their bit to prevent the spread of the virus, so the force can operate effectively for those who need us most.”

Anyone aware of a serious and current breach of the government’s coronavirus regulations should report it to police using the online form here.

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