Groups of locals were seen basking in the spring sun in a Nottingham park despite the country's ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.

Footage from February 28 shows dozens of residents sunbathing and playing football in the Arboretum near Nottingham Trent University.

According to reports, Nottinghamshire police were called to break up large gatherings in the park on February 27.

Despite pleas and warnings from police, dozens of people gathered in a Nottingham park to drink and socialise as warm weather bathed the UK. It was believed to be the last day of nice weather before it gets worse next week. Nottinghamshire police say they were called to the park the day before and had pleaded for people to stay home, they were investigating the crowds who gathered today.