Multiple arrests after thousands gather at illegal rave in Steyning, West Sussex

Police called as crowds gather in field in breach of Covid guidelines

Thousands of people gathered at an illegal rave on farmland in West Sussex overnight, breaching Covid guidelines.

Sussex police said the unlicensed rave had taken place in a remote field forcing multiple road closures in the rural town of Steyning. At least 23 people have been arrested on suspicion of offences including drink and drug-driving, possession of drugs and theft, and have been taken into custody, the force said.