Three men arrested following illegal rave at Charmy Down near Bath

The event used a professional sound system and could be heard for miles. Credit: Wayne May

Police investigating an illegal rave near Bath have arrested three men on suspicion of conspiring to cause a public nuisance.

The men, aged 22, 23 and 26, remain in police custody at the time of publication.

Thousands of people attended the rave, which took place at the former Charmy Down airfield from Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 July 2020.

Many residents reported being disturbed by the noise, which could be heard across the city and even in Keynsham and Saltford, around 10 miles away.

Police vehicles called out to deal with the illegal rave near Bath Credit: ITV West Country

Officers are continuing to investigate the event and would like to hear from anyone with information. They are asked to call 101 quoting reference 5220160383.

Police are asking the public to look out for the signs of a rave being organised Credit: Party Line UK

Avon & Somerset Police say they continue to have patrolling officers dedicated to responding to unlawful gatherings and want to know if members of the public suspect an event is being set up so they can intervene early on to prevent it.

Watch out for the signs of an illegal rave

  • Promotion on social media

  • Vans unloading sound equipment

  • More and more people gathering

Farmers and landowners are also urged to review their security measures.

Anyone who thinks a rave is being organised is asked to call 101 with as much information as possible about the people and vehicles involved.