“We face an unprecedented challenge this summer with hot weather combined with the closure of nightclubs and music festivals (meaning that these events draw a larger crowd) compounded by concerns about breaches of COVID-19 regulations.

Neighbourhood inspector Tom Cornish told residents via NextDoor last week: “I realise how these events in Burgess Park are causing misery for local residents and park users. The council and police have redoubled their outreach efforts, contacting organisers and encouraging them to cancel gatherings. Various events were advertised on Facebook and Twitter in the run up to the weekend, including a picnic in the park organised and advertised by Potter’s House Church, a music event with live DJ sets marketed as ‘Francophone Party in the Park’.