Police launch public appeal to trace those at Yate Halloween rave

They've released images of 38 people they want to find

Body worn camera footage shows the state of the warehouse after the event.
Author: James DiamondPublished 24th Nov 2020
Last updated 24th Nov 2020

Avon and Somerset Police have released photos of 38 people they want to trace in connection with an illegal rave held in Yate over Halloween.

Around 700 people attended the event in a warehouse and officers were assaulted trying to break it up.

The police say they were pelted with items including bottles.

Twelve people have already been arrested in connection with what happened and two organisers fined 10-thousand pounds.

Det Supt Lisa Simpson said: “This event came while gatherings of more than 30 people were illegal and as the country was digesting news of national restrictions soon to be introduced.

"Understandably the selfish actions of those who thought such an event was a good idea has left the majority of law-abiding people outraged.

“Officers found themselves dealing with an intolerable hostile situation and deserve credit for the courageous and professional manner in which they handled it.

“The aggressive and dangerous antics of those attacking police is inexcusable and unacceptable.”

Detectives now want the public’s help to identify 38 people in connection with their enquiries into what happened.

Det Supt Simpson added: “Our investigation is ongoing into what happened and to ensure those who committed offences are appropriately dealt with.

"Suspected offences, including assaults on emergency workers, affray and more are still being looked at by our dedicated team of officers and staff.

“We have made several arrests but there are still many people we wish to identify as part of our ongoing enquiries.

“We’ve made efforts within Avon and Somerset and other forces to try to establish who these people are in the hope we wouldn’t need to release these images into the public domain.

"However, despite this we still don’t know who a number of people we want to talk to are, which is why we’re now releasing images of them in the hope the public can help.”

You can see all the photos on the force's website here - https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/images-released-as-part-of-investigation-into-unlicensed-music-event/