Neighbours Who Shouted Abuse at NHS Nurse During Illegal Party Fined Just £370

UK neighbours who threw an illegal house party in Bolton during lockdown spent a night in custody and face a fine.

Jamie Sparrow, 28, and Helen Bent, 32, were among six people, including a young child, who were found blaring music until 11pm at a semi-detached house in Bolton on Wednesday.

Police were called to the house and found people from a number of different households enjoying a barbecue in breach of social distancing rules.

As officers dispersed the gathering, Sparrow reportedly yelled he could do what he wants.

Bent decided to launch a verbal attack at the nurse who reported the party, who also lives in the area. Bent defied orders to leave and shouted at the nurse, allegedly calling her a ‘fat f***ing s***’.

Bent and Sparrow spent a night in the cells before appearing at Manchester Magistrates Court yesterday where they were reportedly fined £120 and £250 respectively.

The pair were both ordered to pay £119 in costs.