Crime going up at music festival

Crime at this year's Glastonbury Festival has more than doubled, according to Avon And Somerset Police.

Some 342 offences had been reported by Saturday afternoon, compared with 177 last year for the entire event.

Thefts from tents remains the major non drug-related crime, with more than five times as many incidents reported.

By Saturday 100 people had been arrested. Sgt Carolyn Crocker, based at Worthy Farm, said thieves operating on the campsite were the main problem.

Crime reduction officers are across the site throughout the festival and have advised people to keep valuables with them.

"Festival goers are also advised to take advantage of the lock-ups on site to store their valuable items securely," said a police spokesman.

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