POLICE shut down an illegal rave in East Dorset on Saturday.
The force received reports of the event from members of the public during the afternoon and officers attended the unauthorised event, which took place in Three Legged Cross, and seized amplification equipment in accordance with section 63 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act.
The police helicopter was also called in to help officers on the ground.
Superintendent Mark Callaghan of Dorset Police said: “Local residents were understandably concerned that this unauthorised and unlicensed event might cause ongoing disruption throughout the night and into the early hours of the morning.
“In the interests of safety for members of the public, including those in attendance and nearby road users, officers have acted by removing the amplification equipment.
"Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and I’d advise members of the public to make other plans if they were considering attendance at this event.”
Dorset Police has not confirmed the exact location of the event, nor how many people were involved.
It said that it would not disclose any further information "in the interests of public safety".
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