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Police Attacked with Missiles While Shutting Down Illegal Rave in Dorset
Dorset police came under attack from a 'violent and hostile' crowd, with missiles being thrown, as they attempted to shut down an illegal rave attended by approximately 2,000 people.
6 Apr, 09:47 — 6 Apr, 19:54
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BBCHigh17d ago
Missiles thrown at police as illegal rave halted
Dorset Police said the event drew about 2,000 people and more than 100 vehicles.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual17d ago
Missiles thrown at police after 2,000 people attend illegal rave
Dorset police came under attack by the ‘violent and hostile’ crowd as they tried to shut the event down
By Rebecca Whittaker
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First report: BBC · 6 Apr, 09:47|Full coverage: 2 · 10h|Window: 10h



