TWO MEN arrested at an unlawful gathering in New Years Eve have been fined.

They were arrested at East Horndon close to the A127 in Essex.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “A 27-year-old man from Harlow, arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and a public order offence, has been released under investigation while we continue our enquiries. He was given a fixed penalty notice for breaching coronavirus regulations.

“A 22-year-old man from Harlow was released without charge for an alleged public order offence and given a conditional caution for possession of cannabis. He will be given a fixed penalty notice for breaching coronavirus regulations”.

Police have not released the names of the two individuals.

The fines were for £200 each.