Dorset rave chaos as riot police attacked with missiles in horror violence

Dorset rave chaos as riot police attacked with missiles in horror violenceDorset Police said there was violence against officers at an illegal rave near East Lulworth, which attracted around 2,000 people and more than 100 vehicles on Saturday - this is a breaking storyNewsEliana Nunes News Reporter11:28, 06 Apr 2026Updated 11:34, 06 Apr 2026View Image(Image: Dorset Police)Officers in riot gear came under fire from missiles as they worked to close an illegal rave in Dorset.‌The event near East Lulworth attracted around 2,000 people and more than 100 vehicles on Saturday. Dorset Police were called at around 11.45pm and remained on site over the weekend to ensure the event came to a "safe conclusion". Ten people were arrested for offences including driving while under the influence and assaulting an emergency worker. Police also seized equipment under Section 64 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.‌Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne said: "While responding to the incident, our officers came under attack from missiles and faced a violent and hostile reception.‌"Violence in our communities and against our officers will not be tolerated. These types of events are illegal and cause a significant disruption to communities – we must respond to ensure the safety of everyone and it is unacceptable that we are faced with violence while doing so."He said that police will continue to review evidence from the scene to identify any further offences committed.‌Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick thanked the local community for their understanding while the police and local agencies put in action plans to disperse the event.He added: "This has had a significant impact on residents and visitors and the authorities took swift, proportionate action, using powers available to them, as soon as it was possible.“I would like to thank everyone who was involved in this policing operation, including officers from Dorset Police and elsewhere...