An illegal rave has taken over a former industrial site. Gwent Police received reports that loud music could be heard coming from The British, near Talywain in Pontypool, in the early hours of Wednesday, January 1.
The British is the largest remaining site of industrial dereliction in southeast Wales. It is near the Big Pit National Coal Museum.
Police officers from the force are in attendance at the site and have urged the public to stay away. The site has also been disconnected from power and served with a section 63 notice directing people to leave.
Superintendent Stephen Drayton said: “In line with existing powers, and to ensure the safety of those going to unlicensed music events and those in the vicinity, officers can close the event to prevent any escalation, seize equipment, and prosecute organisers. The power to the site has now been disconnected and we’ve served a section 63 notice to those in the area directing them to leave. Raves can cause serious disruption to nearby residents, pose risks to those in attendance, and will not be tolerated.
“As our officers continue to deal with the incident and as people leave the site we’re asking the wider community to avoid the area wherever possible to avoid a build-up of traffic.”
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