Thousands party at Liverpool nightclub in trial reopening from Covid lockdown

Around 3,000 revellers aged 18 to 20 danced to pounding music in a warehouse on the docks, in close contact with each other and without wearing masks in the trial reopening from lockdown.

Thousands of young people partied at a nightclub in Liverpool on Friday, part of a government-backed trial to restart mass audience events as the COVID-19 pandemic recedes further in England. Around 3,000 revellers aged 18 to 20 danced to pounding music in a warehouse on the docks, in close contact with each other and without wearing masks, according to a Reuters witness. Attendees at the evening event had to test negative for COVID-19 within 24 hours of the event. "We're excited. We're all on the verge of tears ready to go in," a student called Josh told the BBC while queuing outside the venue.