POLICE broke up an illegal rave at Ashbury, near Wantage, on Saturday night and seized a van and music equipment.

Insp Matt Bullivant said: "We were able to deal with the rave with local officers and no extra resources had to be called in.

"We dispersed the crowd quickly, dealing with them firmly, but fairly, and ensured they left the Ridgeway.

"We will not tolerate raves in our area and will deal with them robustly. They are a nuisance to local residents and often lead to crimes such as criminal damage and drug activity.

"Those who continue to organise illegal raves will face Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) preventing them from carrying music equipment."

  • Two people were arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs
  • Two people were given street cautions for possession of cannabis
  • Several £30 penalties were given to people for driving on the Ridgeway
  • One vehicle was seized for having no insurance
  • One vehicle was seized on suspicion of being stolen.