French police officials face action over Macarena party at station amid lockdown

A police headquarters spokesman said those involved in the party in the Paris suburb of Aubervilliers were ordered to file reports on their actions and “sanctions are planned”. File Picture: AP Photo/Christophe Ena

At least two dozen French police officials are facing internal punishment for holding a party in a police station where they were filmed dancing the Macarena and violating multiple coronavirus protection rules.

A police headquarters spokesman said those involved in the party in the Paris suburb of Aubervilliers were ordered to file reports on their actions and “sanctions are planned”.