Farmer breaks up Claxby rave
Lincolnshire Police have condemned as ‘irresponsible’ the people who were planning to hold an illegal rave during the current coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
It comes after a planned rave near Claxby was halted after a local farmer told the group to move on.
Lincolnshire Police received a report of a gathering of about eight cars parked near a farm at about 8.30pm on Saturday, June 20.
The rave was stopped before it got going and police said a local farmer told the group to move on.
A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said: “Our beautiful rural county can attract irresponsible people who disrupt the peace and disregard the safety of others.
“If you see or hear of any-thing that will help prevent or stop an illegal rave please call us at the time on 101.
“From time to time, we do get illegal raves in the county.”
Lincolnshire Police confirmed it carried out patrols of the area around Claxby, but there were no arrests as the group did not return.
In a post on social media, Lincolnshire Police officers based in Sleaford said: “There is an emerging trend for unlicensed music events spreading across the country.
“A rave was stopped in the Market Rasen area before it got going due to a farmer being alert and aware of what was occurring.
“Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity, especially in large open spaces.”
During the coronavirus pandemic, police forces across England have seen a rise in the number of illegal lockdown raves they have been called out to, to break up.
Anyone attending an illegal rave risks being arrested and prosecuted, police forces have warned.
It is still a crime to hold gatherings of more than six people from different households outdoors, under England’s coronavirus legislation.
In England, two households of any size can meet indoors or outside and they can stay overnight.
The two metre social distancing guideline is important because the nearer you are to someone who is infected, the greater the risk of catching the virus.
If you suspect an illegal rave may be taking place near to where you live, or you suspect plans have been made for an illegal rave to take place, then call Lincolnshire Police immediately.
Residents can contact Lincolnshire Police on the non emergency number, 101.