Police appeal for information after officers break up illegal rave attended by over 100 people in Hapton

Officers were called to Wordsworth Street at 12.44am on Sunday (November 1st) following reports of an illegal music event under the M65 bridge, attended by people of various ages.

When officers arrived they were pelted with objects by several people before they ran off.

Following reports that people were seen to be running across the M65 in a bid to evade police, a temporary motorway closure was put in place.

Officers are continuing to investigate the incident and are keen to hear from anyone with information – particularly about the organisers of the event – or anyone who has dashcam or CCTV footage from around the time.

Insp Damian Pemberton, of Burnley Police, said: “While the vast majority of the community are doing their bit to try and keep the coronavirus infection rate as low as possible, there is a minority who are putting the health and safety of others at risk by acting in a selfish and reckless manner.

“We will collectively target those who flout the restrictions, particularly those organising large gatherings and music events.

“With this in mind, I would appeal for anybody with information to contact police on 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 0088 of November 1, 2020.”