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Hundreds Gather at Unlicensed Music Event; Police Respond
7 Jun
Summary
- Police were called to an unlicensed music event in woodland early Saturday.
- Several hundred people attended the unauthorized gathering.
- Police have secured the scene and are investigating criminal offenses.
Northamptonshire Police has maintained a presence at an unlicensed music event that drew several hundred attendees to woodland near Weldon, Corby. The force was first alerted to the gathering shortly before midnight on Saturday. Efforts to close down the event and disperse attendees were complicated by the sheer number of people present, with authorities prioritizing public safety.
Authorities have stated that a road closure was put in place to stop more people from arriving at the site. The police acknowledge the disruption caused to local communities and are committed to shutting down the event, identifying those responsible, and pursuing prosecution. An investigation is ongoing to determine who attended and what criminal offenses may have occurred.
