Police say they have made three arrests after shutting down an illegal house party in London on January 15.

“Three arrests were made for possession of a class B substance, breach of coronavirus legislation and assault on an emergency worker,” the Metropolitan Police have said.

It is reported that around 40 people were at the party, at a house that had been rented on Airbnb. Police say three officers were injured, including one officer who had a finger broken.

The party was one of numerous COVID breaches reported by police, who said they issued 140 fines, amounting to £39,000 in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Hackney alone in just two days last week.

Credit: Metropolitan Police Service via Storyful