West Malling's Swan bar under fire after packed social party filmed and put on Instagram by Love Island winner Jack Fincham
08:40, 01 September 2020
updated: 16:42, 01 September 2020
Reality stars attended a raucous party run by a Kent bar - and shared videos of it on social media.
The Swan, in West Malling, has come under fire for the apparent lack of social distancing at Bank Holiday Monday's 'social' event.
Love Island winner Jack Fincham, of Swanley , was at the event on Monday which has been criticised
Videos uploaded to Instagram and showed the packed out venue at a field in London Road, Wrotham . A large marquee was full of people partying, with little to no social distancing and face masks.
Youssef Hassane, from Chatham, starred on reality show Ex on The Beach and also shared several videos from the gathering.
On one he wrote: "All like minded people and not a single mask in sight."
The party, which cost £120 per person and included unlimited drinks, was criticised by some.
Sarah Richards complained to police, saying: "Please tell me how this is allowed and yet my lovely friends who have wanted to get married for two years have had to postpone their wedding twice this year as they can't have more than 30 guests?"
While another questioned why police weren't called.
She said: "Just seen videos of a big do... that’s packed out with people and loads of DJs yet others have house parties with about 40 people and have the police called.
"No rhyme or reason with it all."
Posting just over a week before the event, The Swan said: "We have decided to say farewell to this extraordinary summer by holding a slightly different Swan Social.
"Tonbridge & Malling council have given us the go ahead to host a socially acceptable soiree on Monday August 31, from 1pm until 8.30pm.
"Your tables will be positioned two metres apart and you will be allowed to dance at your tables only. There won't be a dance floor and we ask that you don't form the conga at any point.
"We will be adhering to COVID-19 guidelines and expect everyone joining us to do the same, if our rules are followed we will stay healthy and safe."
Police confirmed the party was being investigated for Covid-19 breaches.
The Swan in West Malling , who ran the event, has also been contacted for comment.
