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Police dismantle 1,000‑person illegal rave in Bristol’s Lawrence Hill

A large unlicensed warehouse party in Bristol was halted by armed officers, affecting the underground scene’s weekend plans.

Police in full riot gear and carrying shields moved in to close down an unlicensed warehouse event in Bristol’s Lawrence Hill, which had drawn around a thousand attendees. The gathering reportedly continued into the early hours of Sunday before authorities intervened. The operation underscores ongoing tensions between underground promoters and law enforcement over unlicensed venues. The incident was first reported by Mixmag.

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