In northwestern France, hundreds of people broke coronavirus restrictions on New Year's Eve. The revellers were on an illegal rave that lasted for more than two days of partying. Hundreds of revellers were booked for breaking coronavirus restrictions as an illegal rave in northwestern France ended on Saturday after more than two days of partying that saw clashes with police. The large police presence at the site had led to the break-up of the event "without violence", he added. French authorities have been worried about mass rave parties throughout the pandemic, but New Year's Eve was a particular concern.

Source: News 24 January 03, 2021 05:10 UTC