Seven arrests after illegal rave in Longparish

Seven people have been arrested at an unlicensed music event in a village.

Police were called to land near The Avenue in Longparish, near Andover, Hampshire, on Sunday morning.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said the event was attended by about 50 people and could be heard "from a significant distance away".

The force seized five vehicles, a generator and "a considerable amount" of sound equipment.

Ch Supt Darren O'Callaghan said: "Officers liaised with the landowner, along with South Central Ambulance Service, and assessed the impact on the local community.

"This was significant due to the associated risk to public safety, including to the attendees, anti-social behaviour and volume of the music.

"The noise could be heard from a significant distance away and the behaviour of those attending or trying to attend was incredibly disruptive."

Three men, aged 29, 31, and 35, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.

Another two people were held on suspicion of being unfit to drive through the consumption of drink or drugs.

The force said two others were arrested on suspicion of offences related to the event.

Follow BBC South on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected] or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2240.