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Hundreds gather for huge rave in Wiltshire as police make two arrests

byDaniel Jae Webb
2 October 2023 | 8.16am
Hundreds gather for huge rave in Wiltshire as police make two arrests
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Hundreds of people gathered for a rave in Wiltshire over the weekend.

Police were called to the Teffont area, near Salisbury, on Saturday night (30 September).

On arrival, officers found approximately 400 people – with 250 vehicles – attending a rave.

More than 12 hours later, Wiltshire Police confirmed that most of those on site had left the area.

The National Police Air Service helicopter from Bournemouth also attended the incident – circling Teffont and the A36.

Officers arrested two males, aged in their 30s, at the scene.

One man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of a class A drug, whilst the other was held in custody on suspicion of theft.

Footage filmed at the event showed revellers dancing on as police officers walked around a barn.

@wilts999s It took police more than 12 hours to shut down a huge rave in Wiltshire over the weekend – #wiltshire #wiltshirenews #salisbury #rave #raver #ukpolice #ukcrime #uknews #ukfarmers #illegalrave #freeparty #freeparty23 ♬ original sound – Wiltshire 999s

In an update on Sunday morning (1 October), Detective Chief Superintendent Ben Mant said he was concerned about the impact the rave has had on the local community.

He said: “We would like to reassure residents that the situation is being monitored and a number of road closures were put in place on roads in the local area to prevent further cars attending.

“Around 100-200 people are still on the scene with about 70 vehicles.

“The group have been served a Section 63 order directing them to leave the site.”

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