Police step in as illegal rave in Welsh mountain rages on

Police were called to Rhigos Mountain in Wales over the weekend as an illegal rave raged on amongst the mountaintops.

According to Wales Online, the unlicensed event took place across the weekend before police were eventually called to the scene on the morning of Sunday, April 26.

The rave was going ahead atop Rhigos Mountain in Rhondda Cynon Taf, southeast Wales – a popular tourist destination with viewpoints overlooking the local village.

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Residents in the nearby village reported a large amount of police activity in the area, per Wales Online, before officers confirmed that an illegal rave was underway.

On Sunday, a South Wales Police spokesperson said: "Officers are in attendance at Rhigos Mountain Road, Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taff following a report of an unlicensed rave."

"A policing presence will remain in the area to ensure the safety of those participating and the wider public," they added. "This incident is ongoing."

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Police then began blocking off roads in an attempt to stop revellers from entering the area, staying on site for "several hours". No arrests were reported.

Over on Facebook, locals called on police to "let them rave", with one person arguing: "The only disruption is the police stopping it!"

Another person said in response: "Who gives a toss. They’re not hurting anyone, hopefully take all their rubbish with them too."

[Via: Wales Online]

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