From Norfolk constabulary website…
Illegal Raves Successfully Tackled
Aug 03 2006
Three men were today (Wednesday 2nd August) ordered to pay substantial fines after admitting their parts in organising an illegal gathering in Norwich on New Year’s Eve (2005).
MATTHEW FITTON, 22, of Greys Meadow, Banham; MATTHEW JAMES BECKER, 22, of Leys Lane, Attleborough; and RICHARD FARMBOROUGH, 28, of Station Mews, Attleborough, all appeared before Norwich Magistrates today.
Each man was charged with the offence of being involved with the organisation of an unlicensed musical event.
All three men admitted the charges and magistrates sentenced them to each pay a £900 fine and £250 costs.
The charges relate to an illegal gathering at a vacant premises in Twickenham Road, Norwich.
During this incident a number of police officers were injured, property was damaged and members of the public intimidated. These prosecutions demonstrate clearly that Norfolk Police will target the organisers of events such as this which result in serious anti social behaviour.
The successful prosecution is the result of robust action by Norfolk Constabulary to tackle illegal raves and sends out a clear message to other potential organisers that officers will not tolerate this type of inconsiderate activity within our county.
Superintendent Jo Parrett, who leads on the policing of unlicensed musical events for Norfolk, welcomed the fines issued and said, “This prosecution reflects our pro active stance of dealing with unlicensed musical events and raves. We do not want to prevent people from enjoying themselves but we will not accept the detrimental impact that raves have on local communities and the environment. Furthermore, it is clear that during these events young people in particular put themselves at risk because adequate safety precautions are not taken. We will always prosecute wherever possible in partnership with other agencies.”
“For the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend we are working closely with Suffolk Constabulary to ensure that we are in a position to take robust action to prevent any illegal raves.”
