Lockdown parties have been taking place on the banks of the river in Ayr, a councillor has warned. 

South Ayrshire Council had to clear away drinks and rubbish left after a booze-up beside Craigholm Bridge linking Holmston and Craigie.

A group of youths were seen drinking on the Holmston side by a resident – despite a ban on group gatherings. 

Councillor Ian Cavana said booze sessions have been taking place on both sides of the bridge. 

The Ayr North Labour saw Tennent’s lager multi-packs left behind on the Craigie bank -with the bin full to the brink. 

He said: “It is obvious that people have been having parties at the side of the river during this situation. The bin was overflowing. 

“I would tell them please go away. They should not be outside. If this is young people I ask what are mum and dad doing? They should not be out – let alone drinking.”

Councillor Cavana saw the leftovers of the social get together just over a week ago while out for a walk.

He said: “I also saw a sleeping bag so someone has been sleeping outside, which is worrying. It is unusual as homeless people normally stay in the town and take their sleeping bags with them.”

Police in Ayrshire handed out 152 fixed penalty notices to people breaking coronavirus social distancing restrictions between Friday, March 27 and Thursday, April 23.

Seven people were arrested and 243 people were dispersed. 

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced lockdown measures could continue for the rest of the year. 

A total of 120 Ayrshire and Arran residents with coronavirus have died according to figures released by the National Records of Scotland this week.

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