Geburtstagsparty $26,000

Just in case you’re feeling demob happy as the weekend hoves into view – a cautionary tale: the Australian Associated Press are reporting that a run for KFC in Melbourne has led to a $26,000 (£14,360) lockdown fine for a group of birthday partygoers.

The infringement of stay-at-home directions was discovered after two people ordered about 20 meals at a KFC store in Dandenong about 1.30am on Friday. The large order raised suspicion among ambulance workers at the store, who notified police of their concern.

Police followed their car to a townhouse in the suburb where they found a group of people who then tried to hide in the backyard, garage and under beds.

The Victorian police commissioner, Shane Patton, said 16 fines for breaching coronavirus restrictions were issued at the party, as the state posted a record 288 new cases of Covid-19.

“That is absolutely ridiculous that type of behaviour, and it’s a very expensive night,” Patton said.

“That’s $26,000 that birthday party is costing them. That’s a heck of a birthday party to recall and they’ll remember that one for a long time.”

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