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A massive Saturday night party that flouted the government’s coronavirus lockdown left police in "absolute shock”.

Around 25 adults and children had recklessly gathered in Derby for a party with an enormous buffet and karaoke.

Derby West Response Unit was alerted by a member of the public and showed up to shut the party down.

According to the officers, everyone at the event was dispersed and the hosts were "dealt with".

They added: "It is clear people are still having complete disregard for the Government advice and rules."

Since Monday, the UK has been on a nationwide lockdown, in which non-essential businesses have been asked to close.

Residents have been told to only leave their houses for a limited number of reasons and not to visit family or friends.

Social gatherings have been banned and many events have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dozens of people responded to the tweet, many of whom expressed their anger at what appeared to be careless behaviour.

One Twitter user, known only by her first name Michelle, called the party-goers "selfish" adding that it was blatant disrespect for our NHS and government direction".

Peter Clarke called for police to track down home owners who appear to break lockdown rules.

He tweeted: "That might show others it’s not acceptable an actual consequences of ignoring government advice/rules."

The latest advice issued from Government has told people to stay at home to save lives.

Cops have urged Brits to inform on lockdown-busting neighbours – as thousands have been ignoring the tough new rules.

Police forces in Humberside, West Midlands, Greater Manchester, and Avon and Somerset have all set up dedicated hotlines to make it easier to report rule-breakers.

Officers were forced to clear parks packed with sunbathers this week even though Covid-19 has already claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people in the UK.