A village street party that encouraged residents to dance in their own front gardens in a bid to lighten the mood during lockdown was nearly shut down by police amid complaints the music was "intrusive".

Those living in Gomm Wood Close in Forty Green organised an hour-long disco on Friday night at 8pm, with residents dancing in their own gardens so as to comply with social distancing rules - but not everyone was happy.

According to one resident, the police turned up to shut down the party - but after a "heated but polite conversation" it was allowed to continue.

Upset neighbours from as far away as Sandelswood End took to online neighbourhood hub Nextdoor to complain the music was "very intrusive" and "extremely loud".

One said: "I appreciate everyone is getting bored and trying to lift spirits, but people are dying! Dr’s, nurses and key workers are selflessly putting themselves in harms way and working extremely hard right now. More thought should be given to them."

The disco was put on by a resident who is a professional touring musician.

One resident, who lives on the street, said: "It was not thoughtless, it was a community coming together, the entire street turned out, even the most senior residents left the confines of their homes to let off a little steam in their garden.

"All residents are behind the key workers, doctors and nurses, all applaud at 8pm on a Thursday and fully appreciate and respect the tremendous effort they are making.

"But there is another issue, mental health, a great many people around the world will struggle with isolation, even if they manage to avoid the virus.

"The 'One Hour Dance In Your Front Garden Disco' brought a community together in a way never seen before in this street. For a short while they danced, held up torches and most importantly smiled."

Not everyone disliked the music. Another Nextdoor user said: "What a wonderful idea! Lifts community morale. Some of the comments on this forum have disgusted me. Good on you! Nothing thoughtless about coming together in these unprecedented times.

"It doesn’t mean that people who have a little fun are being inconsiderate to people who are sadly suffering or to the NHS staff. These people and all our community members are firmly in our thoughts and prayers."