Missiles thrown at police as illegal rave halted

Missiles have been thrown at police as they worked to shut down an illegal rave at a beauty spot.

Dorset Police said there were 10 arrests at the event, near East Lulworth, that drew about 2,000 people and more than 100 vehicles.

It was first reported at about 23:45 BST on Saturday and the force said officers, who worked through until Sunday evening to shut it down, "faced a violent and hostile reception" and came under attack by thrown objects.

Officers seized equipment and closed nearby roads while they worked to stop the event - arrests were made for offences including driving while under the influence and assaulting an emergency worker.

Assistant chief constable Steve Lyne, of Dorset Police, said: "While responding to the incident, our officers came under attack from missiles and faced a violent and hostile reception.

"Violence in our communities and against our officers will not be tolerated.

"These types of events are illegal and cause a significant disruption to communities – we must respond to ensure the safety of everyone and it is unacceptable that we are faced with violence while doing so."

The force said officers were going through evidence from the event to identify any further offences committed.