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Hundreds of young people try to enter Harrods in chaotic scenes as police make four arrests for affray and Covid rule breaches as huge crowds gather in Covent Garden

Hundreds of teenagers and young people caused mayhem today while gathering outside Harrods in London, prompting four arrests after police swooped in.

Chaotic scenes ensued at the luxury department store in exclusive Knightsbridge as the large group attempted to enter and crowded together in the streets outside. 

The group was made up of hundreds of young people who were not wearing masks and were not paying attention to social distancing.

Photographs showed people standing packed closely together, chatting and laughing with each other as they far outnumbered the police presence.

Many of those in the group appeared to be heavily made up looking as though they were heading for a night out on the town.

Police were called to the store just after 1pm and four arrests were made for affray and Covid rule breaches and the crowd later dispersed. 

It comes as Covent Garden was also packed with revellers tonight in the first weekend following the lifting of the second nationwide lockdown restrictions. 

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Hundreds of young people attempted to enter luxury department store Harrods in Knightsbridge, London today and crowded together in the streets outside

Hundreds of young people attempted to enter luxury department store Harrods in Knightsbridge, London today and crowded together in the streets outside

Pictures taken around 5.30pm on Saturday show chaotic scenes in the streets outside Harrods and Harvey Nichols as police  were called and made four arrests for affray and Covid rule breaches

Pictures taken around 5.30pm on Saturday show chaotic scenes in the streets outside Harrods and Harvey Nichols as police  were called and made four arrests for affray and Covid rule breaches

The group was made up of hundreds of young people who were not wearing masks and were not paying attention to social distancing

The group was made up of hundreds of young people who were not wearing masks and were not paying attention to social distancing

In pictures taken around 5.30pm on Saturday, hundreds of young people are seen socialising as they crowd together in the streets around Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called to reports of a large group attempting to enter a store in south west London just after 1pm today and four arrests were made. 

In a statement, Met police said: 'Police were called at around 13:09hrs on Saturday, 5 December to reports of a large group of people attempting to enter a shop in Brompton Road, SW1. 

'Four males were arrested in total - two for affray, one for breach of Covid regulations, and another for a public order offence and breach of Covid regulations. The crowd have since dispersed.' 

Harrods department store have been approached for comment.  

Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called to reports of a large group attempting to enter a store in south west London just after 1pm today and four males were arrested

Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called to reports of a large group attempting to enter a store in south west London just after 1pm today and four males were arrested

Chaotic scenes ensued as the large group attempted to enter the Harrods store and crowded together in the streets around Harrods and Harvey Nichols

Chaotic scenes ensued as the large group attempted to enter the Harrods store and crowded together in the streets around Harrods and Harvey Nichols

Metropolitan Police were called to the scene and the crowd has since dispersed. Of the four arrests made, two were for affray, one for breach of Covid regulations, and another for a public order offence and breach of Covid regulations

Metropolitan Police were called to the scene and the crowd has since dispersed. Of the four arrests made, two were for affray, one for breach of Covid regulations, and another for a public order offence and breach of Covid regulations

The shocking scenes at Harrods come as revellers also gathered in Covent Garden in London's West End on Saturday night as crowds formed to listen to a busker.

Drinkers braved the wintry weather last night as they socialised in a crowd holding drinks and dancing.

London remains in Tier 2 in the new tier system during the coronavirus pandemic. Those living in Tier 2 can socialise outdoors with people outside their household, as long as they observe the rule of six. 

Pubs have had their curfew extended to 11pm but can can only serve alcohol with a 'substantial meal' and in Tier 3 they are limited to just takeaways.  

Covent Garden was also packed with revellers on Saturday night in the first weekend following the lifting of the second nationwide lockdown restrictions

Covent Garden was also packed with revellers on Saturday night in the first weekend following the lifting of the second nationwide lockdown restrictions

Crowds of people listen to a busker in Covent Garden in London on Saturday night. People living in Tier 2 can socialise outdoors with people outside their household, as long as they observe the rule of six

Crowds of people listen to a busker in Covent Garden in London on Saturday night. People living in Tier 2 can socialise outdoors with people outside their household, as long as they observe the rule of six

A man holding a pint dances in front of a man wearing a mask in Covent Garden in London's West End on December 5

A man holding a pint dances in front of a man wearing a mask in Covent Garden in London's West End on December 5

On Saturday, shoppers also made up for lost time during lockdown as they hit the high streets in their droves to do Christmas shopping after outlets re-opened following the lifting of the nationwide restrictions.

London's Regent Street in Central London, which had been pedestrianised to woo back shoppers, was rammed with people at the start of what was expected to be a £1.5billion spending spree yesterday.  

People were out in force on the first non-working day since lockdown ended on December 2, in the hope of snapping up Christmas deals with prices slashed by up to 80 per cent. 

They were pictured carrying bags of goods and waiting in queues outside stores, including Primark and the soon-to-be-closing Debenhams. 

Last year, the average Briton spent £1,116 each on Christmas, but that is expected to rise after this difficult year.

Retailers hope pre-Christmas purchases will breathe life back into a sector which has been hammered by the shutdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The boost for struggling stores comes after a week of high street woes as 26,500 jobs were put at risk at retailers including Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group and Debenhams - which have been severely impacted by the pandemic.

London's Regent Street, which had been pedestrianised, was rammed with shoppers at the start of what was expected to be a £1.5billion spending spree on Saturday

London's Regent Street, which had been pedestrianised, was rammed with shoppers at the start of what was expected to be a £1.5billion spending spree on Saturday

In the first non-working day since lockdown ended on December 2, shoppers were pictured carrying bags of goods and waiting in queues outside stores, including Primark and the soon-to-be-closing Debenhams

In the first non-working day since lockdown ended on December 2, shoppers were pictured carrying bags of goods and waiting in queues outside stores, including Primark and the soon-to-be-closing Debenhams

London remains in Tier 2 which means pubs have had their curfew extended to 11pm but can can only serve alcohol with a 'substantial meal'. Pictured: Drinkers and diners gather in Soho

London remains in Tier 2 which means pubs have had their curfew extended to 11pm but can can only serve alcohol with a 'substantial meal'. Pictured: Drinkers and diners gather in Soho

Swathes of rule-breaking revellers gathered together in Nottingham city centreCity's legally-permitted festive street market descended into chaos on Saturday

By Jemma Carr for Mailonline

Police were forced to intervene after a huge party erupted at a Nottingham Christmas market on Saturday night.

Vast swathes of rule-breaking revellers gathered as the city's legally-permitted festive street market descended into chaos.

Partygoers were seen outside Nottingham's city hall, jumping up and down and raising their arms in the air as music blared. 

A man wheeling a bike with two massive speakers mounted to the sides can be seen speaking to officers in the clip.

Footage also shows a van and several uniformed police dotted about in the heart of city - which fell into Tier Three after the nation-wide lockdown was lifted this week.

Under the new rules, outdoor market stalls are permitted to keep trading but they must comply with national guidance. 

Police were forced to intervene after a huge party (pictured) erupted at a Nottingham Christmas market on Saturday night

Police were forced to intervene after a huge party erupted at a Nottingham Christmas market on Saturday night

Outdoor market stalls (pictured) are permitted to keep trading in Tier Three but they must comply with national guidance

Outdoor market stalls are permitted to keep trading in Tier Three but they must comply with national guidance

Vast swathes of rule-breaking revellers gathered together after the city's legally-permitted festive street market descended into chaos

Vast swathes of rule-breaking revellers gathered together after the city's legally-permitted festive street market descended into chaos 

The guidance states that all traders must wear face coverings and hand sanitiser should be provided at every stall. 

Nottingham's Christmas market - being run by Event firm Mellors Group - operates a one-way system for shoppers and alcohol will not be sold to prevent any potential any merry shoppers breaking the rules.

The number of people in the market can be capped if necessary and a staggered entry system is in operation. 

A man wheeling a bike with two massive speakers mounted to the sides (pictured) can be seen speaking to officers in the clip

A man wheeling a bike with two massive speakers mounted to the sides can be seen speaking to officers in the clip

Footage also shows a van and several uniformed police dotted about (two pictured) in the heart of city - which fell into Tier Three after the nation-wide lockdown was lifted this week

Footage also shows a van and several uniformed police dotted about (two pictured) in the heart of city - which fell into Tier Three after the nation-wide lockdown was lifted this week

Nottingham's Christmas market (police at the market, pictured) - being run by Event firm Mellors Group - operates a one-way system for shoppers and alcohol will not be sold to prevent any potential any merry shoppers breaking the rules

Nottingham's Christmas market (police at the market, pictured) - being run by Event firm Mellors Group - operates a one-way system for shoppers and alcohol will not be sold to prevent any potential any merry shoppers breaking the rules

It is not known if anyone was arrested at the Christmas market today. Pictured: Footage shows a party at the market

It is not known if anyone was arrested at the Christmas market today. Pictured: Footage shows a party at the market

A man with a bike was seen leaving the impromptu party on Saturday. Two large speakers were strapped to his bike

A man with a bike was seen leaving the impromptu party on Saturday. Two large speakers were strapped to his bike

Huge crowds of mask-free revellers were seen gathered in Nottingham city centre on Saturday

Huge crowds of mask-free revellers were seen gathered in Nottingham city centre on Saturday

The 10am to 9pm market opened its doors on December 5 and will remain open until Christmas eve.

But locals had mixed views on whether the market should go ahead this year - especially as the city has been put into the harshest lockdown tier in the Government's new system.

One local took to Twitter to share a picture of the huge crowds attracted by the market with the caption: 'Clumber Street, Nottingham today and we are in tier 3. 

'It will be a miracle if we don't have another huge increase in Covid cases.'

Locals had mixed views on whether the market (pictured) should go ahead this year - especially as the city has been put into the harshest lockdown tier in the Government's new system

Locals had mixed views on whether the market should go ahead this year - especially as the city has been put into the harshest lockdown tier in the Government's new system

It was yesterday revealed that Nottingham's Christmas market-goers will see armed police around the city centre as the force steps up patrols for the festive season. Pictured: Police at the market on Saturday

It was yesterday revealed that Nottingham's Christmas market-goers will see armed police around the city centre as the force steps up patrols for the festive season. Pictured: Police at the market on Saturday

The UK today reported a further 15,539 Covid-19 cases. Of those, 252 were recorded in the county Nottinghamshire with 96 in Nottingham itself. Pictured: Police at the Nottingham Christmas market on Saturday

The UK today reported a further 15,539 Covid-19 cases. Of those, 252 were recorded in the county Nottinghamshire with 96 in Nottingham itself. Pictured: Police at the Nottingham Christmas market on Saturday

Three women pose for pictures at the Nottingham Christmas market on Saturday night

Three women pose for pictures at the Nottingham Christmas market on Saturday night

Melissa Chloe also shared pictures of the crowds and wrote: 'How on earth is Nottingham Christmas Market allowed to go ahead like this, but hospitality venues still not allowed to open with sensible protocols in place?'

Ruth Raven added: 'Nottingham is in Tier 3. Just a short drive from where I live. These are the official rules. 

'How on earth can the Christmas market be within these rules. It is an absolute farce.'

The UK today reported a further 15,539 Covid-19 cases. Of those, 252 were recorded in the county Nottinghamshire with 96 in Nottingham itself. 

Locals had mixed views on whether the market should go ahead this year - especially as the city has been put into the harshest lockdown tier in the Government's new system

Locals had mixed views on whether the market should go ahead this year - especially as the city has been put into the harshest lockdown tier in the Government's new system

It was yesterday revealed that Nottingham's Christmas market-goers will see armed police around the city centre as the force steps up patrols for the festive season.

Officers - both uniformed and plain-clothed - will be out and about to tackle crime.

The force said this spike in policing is normal around Christmas time.

It is not known if anyone was arrested at the Christmas market today.

Nottinghamshire police and Mellors Group have been approached for comment. 

A Nottingham City Council spokesman told Nottinghamshire Live: 'Nottingham's Covid rates have fallen dramatically in recent weeks precisely because of the ongoing efforts of those who live and work in our fantastic city.  

'This year has been so hard for everyone, and we know Christmas – usually such a social and family-orientated period – unfortunately, isn't going to be the same in 2020.'

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