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 restrict