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BBC News Published image copyrightGetty Images image captionPolice said the party (different to the one pictured) in Kelvedon Hatch was an unlicensed music event Forty party-goers who broke Covid rules have been given on-the-spot fines with one getting a £10,000 penalty. Essex Police broke up an unlicensed music event in Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch on Friday at about 22:05 BST. The force said it received calls about a large party taking place and officers found some 100 people in a clear and blatant breach of Covid-19 regulations. Police closed the road and turned away cars trying to get to the address. One person, believed to be the organiser of the party, was given the £10,000 fine, police said. ....