Six summoned to court over large-scale rave in South Downs

Police have summoned six people to court as the large-scale investigation into a ‘rave’ in the South Downs in West Sussex continues.

Over two thousand people attended the event near Steyning in June 2021.

Sussex Police officers intercepted motorists in Bostal Road and the surrounding areas during the event, which happened while the country was still under some coronavirus restrictions.

So far, 66 people have been convicted of traffic offences including drink-driving and drug-driving.

Police have now contacted several individuals in connection with further offences.

Paul Rummey,41, of Holly Drive, Old Basing, Hampshire, is accused of causing a public nuisance (namely being involved in transporting equipment to the rave) and possessing Class A drugs (MDMA).

Rhodri Munro, 39, of Curzon Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, is accused of causing a public nuisance (namely being involved in transporting equipment to the rave).

Arron John, 30, of Broadmoor, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, is accused of causing a public nuisance (namely being involved in transporting equipment to the rave).

Andrew Fealty, 37, of Curzon Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, is accused of causing a public nuisance (namely being involved in transporting equipment to the rave).

Maxwell Cafferata, 23, of Granville Way, Sherborne, Dorset, is accused of causing a public nuisance (namely being involved in transporting equipment to the rave).

Declan Barnes, 27, of Grange Court, Hanham, Gloucestershire, is accused of causing a public nuisance (namely being involved in transporting equipment to the rave) and possessing Class A drugs (cocaine).

They are all scheduled to appear before Worthing Magistrates’ Court on April 25th.

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