POLICE have arrested a man in connection with an unlicensed music event near Bruton on Saturday (November 9).

Officers attended the site in woodland near Alfred's Tower, South Brewham, at about 11.45pm.

About 100 people were at the event which was already underway, but Avon and Somerset Police worked with Wiltshire Police colleagues to close access roads to prevent more people attending.

A man in his late teens was arrested at 10.15am on Sunday, November 10, on suspicion of causing a public nuisance and remains in police custody.

Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team understand the impact of such unauthorised events on people living nearby. In more rural areas livestock can be affected.

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.

You can find more information about reporting unlicensed music events, also known as raves, on the police website: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/noise-complaints