An “out of control” Aberdeen house party had to be attended by police after it breached new Covid-19 rules, neighbours have said.
The wild student get-together, just a stone’s throw from Aberdeen University, was shut down by Granite City police at a flat in the city’s Elmfield Avenue when more than 20 revellers caused a significant noise disturbance.
Police confirmed officers had visited to shut down the party just after 11pm on Tuesday night.
One woman, who says she reported the student party to the police, described the get-together as “raucous”.
She added: “It was clear from the noise alone that there were a lot of people.
“The windows were open and the size of the party was quite obvious.
“They were not even attempting to hide it. They had no shame. They were not being sly.
“They were screaming and singing, which is also advised against to stop spreading the virus.
“I understand it’s tough for students but it’s actions like this that could get us in another local lockdown – or worse, cost people their lives.
“The police responded pretty quickly, and when the place started emptying out there must have been more than 20 people there.”
Another neighbour said he and his partner were forced to move to another room in their house due to the “really loud” noise created by the party.
Michael Hutchison, local councillor for the areas, called the actions of the party-goers “utterly daft” and accused them of putting others at risk at a time when Covid-19 numbers are rising.
He added: “The folk who hosted and who attended this should know better.
“The majority of people are sticking with the rules and playing their part during this pandemic. It’s disappointing that some aren’t able to keep the heid.”
Current Scottish Government guidance states that no more than eight people from a maximum of three different households should be meeting indoors.
A recent Independent Sage report warned that socialising among students should be restricted to “residential bubbles” in the first few weeks to prevent infection.
Police Scotland was also granted new powers by Holyrood last month to halt house parties involving more than 15 people.
A police spokesman said: “We received a complaint of noise from a property on Elmfield Avenue in Aberdeen shortly after 11.05pm on Tuesday, September 8.
“Officers attended and the group were dispersing on police arrival.
“No further issues were raised with police.”
