Police break up illegal rave

Over 300 people had gathered at the rave

Police moved in to break up an illegal rave which had set up near an organised festival in south-west Bristol on Sunday.

Complaints were received after more than 300 people gathered at the site, near the Ashton Court Festival.

Police wearing protective clothing and accompanied by the dog unit moved onto the site beneath the A370 Brunel Way bypass and seized sound equipment and generators at 0600 BST.

Two officers received minor injuries when they met "violent resistance", police said.

'Significant risk'

A police spokesman said: "In excess of 300 people had gathered on parkland under the A370.

"They had a substantial amount of stereo equipment and two generators with them and they were intent on holding an illegal rave.

"It was clear that a rave at the location would pose a significant risk of harm to those attending and of disruption to the local community."

Five people were arrested and the A370 inbound was closed for half an hour while the police broke up the event.