Forest of Dean: Police disperse rave due to coronavirus risks
Police have broken up a rave in the Forest of Dean and are asking people to stay away from the area as there are health and safety risks.
Gloucestershire Constabulary said they had responded to calls about a "large volume" of people in the area.
"Police are currently in the Forest of Dean near to Speculation Car Park dispersing a rave.
"People are advised not to attend the area due to safety and Covid risks."
They said they it would "likely take some time" to resolve the incident.
Police are currently in the Forest of Dean near to Speculation Car Park dispersing a rave. People are advised not to attend the area due to safety and Covid risks. This will likely take some time to resolve this issue. pic.twitter.com/rtYrXSqWb3
— Glos Police (@Glos_Police)
A spokesperson for the force later said the operation had been "relatively successful" and was "coming to a close".
Details on arrests have not been made public, but are expected later on Sunday.
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