Unauthorised music event near East Lulworth dispersed by officers
An unauthorised music event near East Lulworth has been successfully dispersed following intervention by officers.
The incident was first reported to the Force at around 11.45pm on Saturday 4 April 2026. It is believed that around 2,000 people were in attendance, with in excess of 100 vehicles present in the area.
Since the first report was made, officers have remained on-site and worked tirelessly throughout the day and into the evening to ensure the event was brought to a safe conclusion.
Officers took proactive and robust action resulting in Dorset Police seizing equipment under section 64 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. In addition, 10 arrests were made for offences including driving while under the influence and assaulting an emergency worker.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne, of Dorset Police, 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. We will continue now to review evidence from the scene to identify any further offences committed and detailed enquiries will be carried out.”
Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said: “We would like to thank the local community for their understanding while the police and local agencies put in action plans to disperse the event. 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 across the country, who worked together to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.
“We will not tolerate unlicensed music events because of the increased risks they present and the impact they have on our communities and those visiting the area.”
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