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Six arrests after rave at derelict pub
Six people have been arrested and sound equipment seized after more than 100 people gathered for an illegal rave at a former pub.
Police were called on Saturday night to the derelict Chequers pub on Lodge Road in Speedwell.
In a statement, Avon and Somerset police said: “A significant number of officers were deployed during the operation to stop further people attending and to close down the event safely, using legislation under Section 63 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act.”
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Temporary superintendent Catherine Johnstone said: “Unlicensed music events pose a serious risk to public safety and our primary focus was to use all the necessary policing resources to bring the event to a safe conclusion.
“Events can pose a real and substantial risk to safety when they’re not properly managed or licensed and cause distress to residents living nearby through the resulting noise and disruption.
“We’re now carrying out an investigation to ensure all criminal offences are pursued.
“We’ll also be liaising with the landowner to ensure this premises is properly secured to prevent any reoccurrence.
“I’d like to thank the local community for alerting us to the incident and for their patience and support while we dealt with it.”
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