Illegal rave in Dorset
Police are trying to break up a large rave in Dorset
Last updated 17th Apr 2022
Officers were called to East Lulworth in the early hours of Easter Sunday morning.
It's reported about 1,000 people are attending the event.
A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We have received a number of calls from concerned and upset residents who have had their sleep disturbed by the noise levels coming from the event.
"I would like to reassure them that we are fully aware of this unauthorised large gathering of people and we are monitoring the situation and taking steps to deal with it.
"Officers are at the scene making enquiries and this includes contact with the landowner. There are road closures in place to prevent direct access to the area.
"We would like to send a direct message to those at the event – you are trespassing, please leave and go home immediately."