Dramatic moment police find dozens of party-goers hiding in a cupboard at ...

Police find dozens of party-goers hiding in a cupboard at student halls in Birmingham after raiding illegal party People travelled from Newcastle, Nottingham and London to attend the party Around 50 Fixed Penalty Notices were issued by police for breach of regulations One officer was assaulted as a student bolted, although he was unhurt

By Matt Drake For Mailonline

Published: 20:33 GMT, 23 January 2021 | Updated: 20:36 GMT, 23 January 2021

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Cops videoed their bust-up of a student lockdown party in Birmingham with 50 people fined and dozens found trying to avoid capture by hiding in a closet.

People travelled from as far as Newcastle, Nottingham and London to attend the event at Canalside accommodation, Birmingham on Friday.

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Officers said, 'Covid is real', as they opened up a closet to find people, adding 'you will receive a fine'.

As the party-goers emerged from the closet, one by one, a shocked officer said: 'Wow, any more?'

Around 50 Fixed Penalty Notices were issued by police for breach of coronavirus regulations.

One officer was assaulted as a student bolted, although he was unhurt.

Police say they are trawling through CCTV to identify him, adding: 'We take the safety of our officers very seriously.'

The camera footage shows police making their way through the premises and as