Police Shut Down Illegal Rave In Market Harborough

Police were called to stop an illegal rave attended by around 200 people in Market Harborough last night.

They gathered in a large field on the Brampton Valley Way, behind the Blackberry Grange housing estate off Northampton Road.

The site of the illegal rave on Brampton Valley Way.
PIC: ANDY CARPENTER

A number of officers were sent to the scene after people reported loud music just before 9pm.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police say organisers were advised the event contravened Health Protection Regulations, in relation to Covid-19 restrictions on large gatherings, and the site was cleared by 11pm.

Harborough Council leader Phil King has condemned those who organised the event and told Hfm such large gatherings have the potential to spread Coronavirus:

No arrests were made.

Litter, including broken beer bottles, has been left strewn across the area.

Litter has been left strewn across the field
Pic: Andy Carpenter

Pic: Andy Carpenter