Dorset Police successfully shut down an illegal rave near East Lulworth after a nearly 24-hour operation that began around 11:45 pm on Saturday evening. According to multiple reports, the unauthorised music event drew approximately 2,000 attendees and over 100 vehicles, causing significant disruption to local residents in the scenic Purbeck area.
Key Takeaways
Dorset Police successfully shut down an illegal rave near East Lulworth after a nearly 24-hour operation that began around 11:45 pm on Saturday evening. Approximately 2,000 attendees and over 100 vehicles were present, causing significant disruption to local residents in the scenic Purbeck area.
- Dorset Police reported missiles thrown at officers during the operation
- Eleven arrests were made for offences including driving while under the influence and assaulting an emergency worker
- The event had a significant impact on residents in East Lulworth, disrupting sleep and causing road closures that affected local businesses
- Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne emphasized that violence against officers would not be tolerated
- One attendee alleged police used 'unethical' force during the operation
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence Directed At Police | 1 Difference | Majority reports missiles thrown at officers; BBC cites allegations of unethical force by police. | ▼ |
| Number Of Attendees | Broad Agreement | Approximately 2,000 attendees | |
| Duration Of Operation | Broad Agreement | Nearly 24 hours to shut down the rave | |
| Number Of Arrests | Broad Agreement | Eleven arrests made for various offences. | |
| Impact On Residents | Broad Agreement | Significant disruption to local residents, including sleep deprivation and road closures. |
Violence Directed At Police
▼Majority reports missiles thrown at officers; BBC cites allegations of unethical force by police.
Number Of Attendees
Broad AgreementApproximately 2,000 attendees
Duration Of Operation
Broad AgreementNearly 24 hours to shut down the rave
Number Of Arrests
Broad AgreementEleven arrests made for various offences.
Impact On Residents
Broad AgreementSignificant disruption to local residents, including sleep deprivation and road closures.
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Officers faced a violent reception as they worked to disperse the crowd. Dorset Police reported that missiles were thrown at officers during the operation. Eleven arrests were made for offences including driving while under the influence and assaulting an emergency worker.
The event had a significant impact on residents in East Lulworth, a tranquil village with just 240 residents. Local community members took to social media to express their frustration, with some calling for tougher action from police. The rave could be heard up to five miles away, disrupting the sleep of nearby residents and causing road closures that affected local businesses.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne of Dorset Police emphasised that violence against officers would not be tolerated. 'These types of events are illegal and cause a significant disruption to communities - we must respond to ensure the safety of everyone,' he stated. The force is currently reviewing evidence from the scene to identify any further offences committed.
The incident has drawn comparisons to previous unauthorised music events in Dorset, including a similar rave near East Lulworth during Easter weekend 2022 that took police 21 hours to disperse. The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act gives police the powers to stop vehicles within five miles of such events and turn them away.
One attendee, Zak Hanman, from Swindon, alleged that police used 'unethical' force during the operation. Hanman claimed that the event had been 'very peaceful' until police began 'attacking' people. He stated, 'The violence they used was unethical, it was unhuman-like and it was just not needed.' Dorset Police responded by saying they took 'appropriate and proportionate action' to bring the rave to a safe conclusion.
Police have released 11 people who were arrested at an illegal rave, while an investigation continues into alleged assaults, violent disorder and other offences. According to BBC, officers with batons and riot shields forcibly confronted attendees, leaving a man with his face covered in blood, according to videos and images posted online.
A man aged in his 30s from Bedfordshire was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and possessing a Class A drug. He has been released on police bail. Three further men – a man aged in his 20s from Bridgwater, a man aged in his 20s from Pembrokeshire and a man aged in his 30s from Poole – were arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and have also been released on police bail.
A further seven arrests were made on suspicion of driving offences. The suspects have all been released under investigation. At least one police officer could be seen in the footage striking repeated baton blows in a crowd.
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