Man charged after illegal rave in West Suffolk

It is estimated that between around 200 to 300 vehicles were in attendance

Author: Sian RochePublished 30th Oct 2023
Last updated 30th Oct 2023

A man has been charged after Suffolk Police were called to an illegal rave in the Stanton area of West Suffolk.

Officers received a call at about 8.50pm on Saturday 28 October, with reports of a large gathering of people at an industrial premises.

It is estimated that between around 200 to 300 vehicles were in attendance.

Police took the decision to monitor the event to gather evidence and intelligence, also closing local roads to stop more people attending.

Nine people were arrested – three on suspicion of causing a public nuisance, two on suspicion of theft, three on suspicion of excess alcohol whilst driving and one on suspicion of drug driving.

Now, 33 year old Adam Allen of no fixed address has been charged with theft and released on bail.

Three people, including two men aged 30 and 34 and a 28 year old woman have been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance.

Officers seized a lorry and various items of sound equipment on the night.

Det Supt Angus Moir said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the event and where we can prevent, disrupt or stop a rave taking place, we will do everything within our power to do this in order to minimise the impact on local communities.

"We are talking with the landowner, and I want to thank members of the public for their patience as we worked to bring this event to a safe closure...

“Unlicenced music events like this can cause a considerable amount of disruption, causing widespread damage to the natural environment as well.

"As they don’t have to conform to any safety standards, they also put those who choose to attend at risk.

"I can assure people that the matter doesn’t finish here, and an investigation continues to investigate what has taken place.”

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