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hereMany of the access routes to the reservoir were cordoned off on Friday evening.Sharing photos of vans at the site on Saturday evening, GMP Oldham wrote: "GMP officers are patrolling Dovestones to prevent a large-scale planned illegal gathering from taking place."Earlier this week GMP said they were working with United Utilities, which manages the Dovestone Reservoir and Oldham Council to prevent access in some areas, apologising to the public for the disruption but insisting it was necessary
.hereThe order gives constables and police community support officers the power to disperse crowds.Anyone returning to the area would face arrest. The gathering - described by GMP as a 'rave-style event' - was due to start at 7pm, the Manchester Evening News understands.
There will be extra police patrols at a park in north Manchester this week following concerns revellers are planning to host a party.The event has been advertised to take place in Boggart Hole Clough, in Blackley, where police have already prevented a number of pre-planned raves from happening.In a post on Facebook Councillor Hannah Priest, who represents the Charlestown ward, told residents there will be a visible police presence in the area after police and Manchester City Council were made
Eccles said: "How's your Sunday been? Well one lad's Sunday ain't going too well when he met the Transport Unit and GMP Dogs... "First, he decides stupidly to drive almost sideways around a corner in front of liveried police vehicles, then tries to play hide and seek in a cul-de-sac."Unfortunately we don't count to 20 and then shout ready or not here we come.
Police are appealing for witnesses after "high value items" were stolen from two cars at a Highland beauty spot. Officers say the incident happened at the Sugarbowl car park near Glenmore in the Cairngorms.Police say that one of the vehicles was badly damaged as a result of the break in.
Met Police said that it had seen a surge in illegal events since lockdown measures had been eased and feared that more could follow this weekend. The force has now released body-worn footage showing officers being pelted with bottles and other objects at an illegal rave at an estate in Brixton, south London, on June 25.
hereToday GMP issued a statement on social media saying they were aware of another planned gathering in the area next weekend."We are aware of a planned gathering in the local area, which is not authorised, therefore it is illegal" they said."With the current climate relating to coronavirus it is a concern that people are still thinking of attending this event."In response to this event Greater Manchester Police is working with partners from Manchester City Council and will consider closing
warned that England could experience a wave of illegal raves over the summer as the coronavirus lockdown is eased.With the summer festival and live music season effectively wiped out by the coronavirus outbreak, it’s now feared that many young people will turn to these illegal mass gatherings throughout the summer.Speaking to The Guardian, Night Time Industries Association chief executive Mike Kill said “the youth of today want to be out and want to be engaged”.“There are a lot of people out
The Guardian.Videos shared on social media appeared to show ravers responding aggressively to attempts to shut down the event, which saw an 18-year-old man arrested for violent disorder and obstructing police, and a 19-year-old arrested for obstructing police.Projectiles had been thrown at officers, which was believed to be in response to a baton charge from riot police.“Specially trained public order officers entered the estate to disperse the group.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed it had 'dismantled' the massive event via sound system suppliers.The force had issued a number of warnings about attending banned events in the run up to this weekend.Rave organisers are said to have posted about the event being called off due to police action.A statement released by GMP said: "Following two large illegal raves that were held last month, GMP set-up a dedicated operation to carefully monitor any planned future events, in addition to fully
A total of 150 people attended an illegal rave in Smithills last week before police turned up to disperse the crowd and seize their sound system.The illegal gathering took place in the woods behind Smithills Hall in a spot that was “difficult to get to”, according to a local councillor.Coun Roger Hayes said litter pickers who came to clear the site at the weekend found many metal cylinders spread around the land behind the historic hall.Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham revealed that