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# Police break up gathering of 300 people in Lichfield
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/police-break-up-gathering-of-300-people-in-lichfield/
- Published: 2020-06-14T08:13:37.000Z
- Updated: 2020-06-14T22:19:24.000Z
- Description: Police have had to break up a late night gathering of around 300 people in Lichfield.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

Police have had to break up a late night gathering of around 300 people in Lichfield.

The incident happened at 11.15pm yesterday (13th June) after reports of a crowd in Brookhay Lane, Whittington.

As well as dispersing the group, others who were still arriving were turned away by officers.

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said:

> “The gathering breaches coronavirus health regulations that prevents gatherings of more than six people to stop the spread of the virus which risks lives.   
>  
> “Traffic on the nearby A38 was slowed as a safety precaution and British Transport Police attended due to the nearby railway line.”  
>  
> Staffordshire Police spokesperson

One local resident told *Lichfield Live* more needed to be done to prevent the area being used for large gatherings.

> “This is not the first time these woods have been used by people who desecrate our country side.  
>  
> “The police and local authorities need to act to protect the place for the genuine country lovers who use the facility all year round without any incident at all.”  
>  
> Local resident

Other residents shared pictures of the aftermath of the gathering on social media.