Ten arrests after 300 people found at forest rave

Ten people have been arrested by police following an unlicensed music event near a village.

Police were called early on Sunday to reports of a gathering of about 50 people in an area of Rendlesham Forest, near Capel St Andrew in Suffolk.

When officers arrived, there were about 300 people at the scene along with sound equipment.

One person was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Two people were arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and seven were arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance.

Dep Ch Con Alice Scott said "robust steps" were taken to close down unlicensed music events and to "pursue those responsible for organising them".

Officers used police vehicles to close some entrances to the site to stop more people joining the event.

A "significant amount" of equipment, including music decks and speakers, was seized from the site. Two vans used to transport the equipment were also seized.

The ten people arrested were taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

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