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Police have made nine arrests in connection with an unlicensed music event (UME) in the Stanton area.
Officers received a call at about 8.50pm last night (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.
In the interests of public safety, police office safety and the relatively remote location of the gathering, police took the decision to monitor the UME overnight and gather evidence and intelligence. Roads to the location were also closed to prevent further people attending.
Officers remained on scene through the night and during today (Sunday) as the attendees dispersed.
Police made nine arrests – three people were arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance: two people on suspicion of theft, three on suspicion of excess alcohol whilst driving and one on suspicion of drug driving. All nine remain in custody for questioning.
A vehicle, a lorry was seized as part of the investigation as were various items of sound equipment. Road closures to the location were lifted at about 4pm and police had left the scene at about 5.40pm.
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.”
“Unlicensed 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.”
Anyone with information concerning who organised the event should contact Suffolk police, quoting CAD 306 of 29 October 2023, using the online reporting tool or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.