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Dorset Police Face Missile Attacks as They Shut Down 2,000-Person Illegal Rave

06 April, 2026.Britain.8 sources

Key Takeaways

Illegal Dorset rave near East Lulworth drew about 2,000 attendees and over 100 vehicles.
Missiles were hurled at police as they attempted to shut down the event.
Arrests were reported, with counts ranging from 10 to 11.

Rave Shutdown Violence

Riot police faced missile attacks and a violent and hostile reception while shutting down an illegal rave.

“- Published Missiles have been thrown at police as they worked to shut down an illegal rave at a beauty spot”

BBC

Dorset Police made 11 arrests including assaulting an emergency worker and driving under the influence.

BBC

Officers wore protective gear and used section 64 powers to seize sound equipment.

Assistant Chief Constable Lyne said violence against officers will not be tolerated.

The police enforced a shutdown over almost 24 hours of continuous unlicensed music.

Community Impact and Road Closures

The event took place near East Lulworth, a village of only 240 residents.

Dorset Police closed roads and urged trespassers to leave while maintaining a presence.

Devon Live

Residents reported hearing thumping bass into the early hours.

More than 100 cars were parked, with many abandoned on roadside verges.

The police commissioner thanked the community for their understanding.

Police Response and Aftermath

Ten suspects were arrested on charges including driving under the influence and assaulting an emergency worker.

“GB NEWS The unlicensed gathering, known as EggTek, began late on Saturday evening close to a British Army base in Dorset Riot police came under a barrage of missiles while attempting to shut down an illegal Easter rave that drew roughly 2,000 partygoers to a field near East Lulworth in Dorset over the weekend”