Three arrested after 200 people attend 'illegal rave' near Leeds

Three people have been arrested after an illegal rave was held at a nature reserve near the centre of Leeds, police have said.

Local groups have claimed that up to 200 people were involved in the party at the Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve, on the banks of the River Aire on Monday evening.

West Yorkshire Police said young people were seen wading across the river to get to the party and officers were called at 6.37pm.

A spokesperson said:

Superintendent Chris Bowen said: