POLICE have shut down an illegal rave near the Hampshire/Dorset border.
Dorset Police received reports of the event from members of the public during the afternoon and officers attended the unauthorised event and seized amplification equipment in accordance with section 63 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act.
Superintendent Mark Callaghan of Dorset Police said: “Local residents were understandably concerned that this unauthorised and unlicensed event might cause ongoing disruption throughout the night and into the early hours of the morning.
“In the interests of safety for members of the public, including those in attendance and nearby road users, officers have acted by removing the amplification equipment.
"Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and I’d advise members of the public to make other plans if they were considering attendance at this event.”
Dorset Police has not confirmed the exact location of the event, nor how many people were involved, although members of the public have reported hearing loud music throughout the night in the Alderholt and Verwood area, near Ringwood and Fordingbridge.
The force said that it would not disclose any further information "in the interests of public safety".
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