Victoria Park Action Group has issued the following statement.
“We have become aware of a poster circulating on social media calling for a “mass gathering” in Victoria Park on Saturday 16th May. We wish to make absolutely clear that this has nothing to do with Victoria Park Action Group, and that we do not condone this. Whilst it is possible that it is some form of hoax, we feel duty bound to take it seriously.
“Our primary concern is that the park remains open and accessible to local residents in accordance with the rules imposed as a response to the current COVID-19 Pandemic. We are therefore most concerned that any such gathering poses not only a risk to any participants, and the people they come in contact with, but also to those who use Victoria Park to maintain their physical and mental health.
“We have made both the Police and the Council aware and would urge people not to seek to attend such a gathering, or to interact with people engaging in this behaviour. If park users do see anything occurring on Saturday, they should contact the Police and let them handle things.
“We would also encourage you not to share the poster image, should you come across it.”