Twenty-three men and twenty-eight women were arrested during a party at a house in Real Spring, Valsayn, for breach of Public Health Regulations and gathering in excess of five persons.

The arrests occurred during an exercise which was conducted between the hours of 10 pm on Saturday and 2:30 am on Sunday.

The group, who were in attendance at a party at the location, included 27 women and eight Venezuelan men.

The owner of the home allegedly fled the scene. A warrant is expected to be issued for his arrest.

WPC Worme is continuing enquiries.