One man was arrested while another person was fined after police attended a protest in Watford town centre.

Several officers were called to The Parade at around 3pm on Saturday to reports of a small protest against coronavirus regulations.

Police, who arrived in at least two police vans, had been told three people had set up music equipment, while leaflets were also being handed out.

One man was pictured sitting down playing some drums while a second man was on a microphone.

Watford Observer: Some musical equipment was set up in The Parade. Credit: Marianne Emilie SmithSome musical equipment was set up in The Parade. Credit: Marianne Emilie Smith

At least nine officers, all wearing face coverings, were pictured or filmed at the scene in the town centre, with a Section 35 dispersal order put in place, allowing police to move on anyone in the area.

Watford Observer: Police in The Parade speak to two people. Credit: Marianne Emilie SmithPolice in The Parade speak to two people. Credit: Marianne Emilie Smith

Watford Observer: Police officers pictured in The Parade in Watford town centre on Saturday afternoon. Credit: Marianne Emilie SmithPolice officers pictured in The Parade in Watford town centre on Saturday afternoon. Credit: Marianne Emilie Smith

Hertfordshire Constabulary says a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of obstructing police after failing to comply with the dispersal order.

A second person was issued with a £200 fixed penalty notice for breaching coronavirus regulations.

Watford Observer: One man was detained by several officers on suspicion of failing to comply with a dispersal order. Credit: Marianne Emilie SmithOne man was detained by several officers on suspicion of failing to comply with a dispersal order. Credit: Marianne Emilie Smith