Australia threatens to deport Brits who flout Covid rules after Sydney beach party

Hordes of young people were filmed singing and dancing on Bronte Beach, in breach of regulations, with videos then shared on social media. A number of the crowd were believed to be British.

Officials labelled the event “absolutely appalling”.

It comes as Sydney battles a new outbreak after months of no local cases. The re-appearance of the virus prompted new restrictions being imposed on the city, including clampdowns on holiday gatherings.