Police swoop on 86 mask-free worshippers holding religious service in house and fine organiser £10,000 for breaking Covid lockdown rules
Police have today fined the organiser of a religious service £10,000 for breaking Covid-19 lockdown rules after swooping on 86 mask-free worshippers in a house. Officers discovered the illegal gathering in Harrow, west London, but were unable to enter the residential home because so many people were crammed inside, all ignoring social distancing advice. The Metropolitan Police said the service was taking place at around 11.30am on October 25 when the force was alerted. Police have fined the organiser of a religious service £10,000 after swooping on 86 mask-free worshippers at a house in Harrow, west London, at around 11.30am on October 25 (file photo) A spokesman said: 'After officers arrived, they were unable to enter the property due to the number of people inside. 'It was established that the gathering was a religious service. Attendees made no attempt to socially distance or wear a face covering. 'Officers engaged with the organiser and explained that they were in br