Teenager arrested after woodland rave
Police blocked roads to the event to prevent more people attending
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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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