Teenager arrested after woodland rave

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Police blocked roads to the event to prevent more people attending [Getty Images]

A man in his late teens has been arrested after an unlicensed woodland rave.

Avon and Somerset Police said they attended a site near Alfred's Tower, South Brewham, at around 23:45 GMT on Saturday night.

Around 100 people were already at the event, but police closed access roads to prevent more people attending.

The man was arrested at 10:15 GMT this morning on suspicion of causing a public nuisance and remains in custody.

A police spokesperson: "The Neighbourhood Policing Team understand the impact of such unauthorised events on people living nearby, and the potential effects to livestock in more rural areas.

"​The local team will be working with the community to address local concerns regarding unlicensed music events in the area and offer guidance and support to prevent further similar incidents."

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