"it doesnt mean us" ....agaim
Mornington Peninsula party, planned for 1000, keeps Victoria Police on high alert
By David Estcourt
Police say they were aware of a party planned to be held on the Mornington Peninsula that would have seen 1000 Victorians congregate.
Victoria Police Acting Superintendent Greg Hinton said authorities were actively patrolling the area after planners had hired a DJ and invited thousands to attend the gathering.
Acting Superintendent Greg Hinton discussed enforcement of health orders associated with COVID-19
“We had a street party last night in the Mornington Peninsula set up for 1000. It was a house party actually with a DJ and stage,” he said.
“We were actively patrolling that area, discouraging people to come.
“It is difficult for officers to monitor every situation where people are picking up takeaways ... because restaurants and things are everywhere, people are gathering … with the warm weather.”
The comments came after roughly 200 Victorians gathered on Sunday afternoon for an informal party on High Street, in Northcote, when a DJ set up outside the Peacock Inn.
People were seen lining up on Sunday for takeaway drinks at Brogan’s Way in Richmond.