Call to enjoy Creamfields safely
Up to 80,000 people are expected in Cheshire for the festival
Up to 80,000 people are heading to Cheshire over the next few days as Creamfields returns!
Chase and Status, Fatboy Slim and Eric Prydz will be among more than 300 artists performing in Daresbury between today (Thursday 21 August) until Monday 25 August.
During the festival, Cheshire Police will be supporting Creamfields event and security staff to tackle any crime and disorder.
A number of searches of the site area have already been carried out by specialist officers and they will also work with Creamfields to stop any trespassers.
Chief Inspector Jamie Lewis, who is overseeing the policing operation for the event, said:
"As with previous years, a great deal of time and effort has gone into planning for this event to ensure that we are as prepared as possible for what is the biggest event that we help to police in Cheshire.
"Our main aim is to ensure the safety of festival goers and support the local community. I know that most people who will attend will enjoy the event responsibly.
"The event organisers have a range of security measures in place such as searches before being granted entry and drug dogs are in attendance. Amnesty bins are also in place at entrance points of the site for prohibited items and anyone who does not use these bins but is found to be in possession of drugs or weapons will be dealt with.
"There really is nowhere to hide"
"If you are caught trying to smuggle any drugs into the festival, you will be prosecuted - and the impact of that is long lasting.
"Our disruption work is not just focused on the event itself, but continues both before and after the festival, so there really is nowhere to hide.
"We will also not accept any criminal behaviour which poses a risk to event attendees, staff, or the wider community during or after the event. We will be working hard, alongside Creamfields, to make sure everyone can enjoy the festival safely and respectfully."