- Dorset Police faced a "violent and hostile" crowd and had missiles thrown at them while attempting to shut down an illegal rave in East Lulworth.
- Around 2,000 people attended the unauthorised event, which began on Saturday night and caused significant disruption to the local community.
- Officers made 11 arrests for various offences, including driving under the influence and assaulting an emergency worker, as they worked through Sunday evening to disperse the gathering.
- Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne condemned the violence against officers, saying that further enquiries would be made to identify offenders.
- Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick, said that unlicensed music events, due to their risks and impact, would not be tolerated.
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Missiles thrown at police after 2,000 people attend illegal rave
