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Illegal Easter Rave Near Dorset Ends in Violence, Arrests

4/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

The EggTek illegal rave near East Lulworth, Dorset, drew about 2,000 attendees over Easter weekend.
The event began late Saturday near a British Army base, with over 100 vehicles arriving.
Riot police tried to disperse the crowd and were attacked with missiles.
Ten people were arrested for drink-driving and assaulting emergency workers.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne condemned aggression and reported equipment confiscation under Criminal Justice and Public Order Act.

History

Historical Context

The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act of 1994, introduced by Home Secretary Michael Howard, aimed to combat the rise of illegal raves in the UK, particularly after the 1992 Castlemorton Common Festival. Enacted on November 3, 1994, it empowered police to disperse gatherings of over 20 people, leading to significant arrests and ongoing tensions between law enforcement and partygoers, as seen in a recent illegal rave near East Lulworth.

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Story summary

The EggTek illegal rave near East Lulworth, Dorset, drew about 2,000 attendees over Easter weekend.
The event began late Saturday near a British Army base, with over 100 vehicles arriving.
Riot police tried to disperse the crowd and were attacked with missiles.
Ten people were arrested for drink-driving and assaulting emergency workers.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne condemned aggression and reported equipment confiscation under Criminal Justice and Public Order Act.

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