Warning issued after young people bussed to rave in east Antrim

The reminder, aimed at parents and guardians too, comes following the latest in series of incidents which saw people transported to a gathering in the east Antrim area.

PSNI Superintendent Michael Simpson said: “Over the last number of weeks we have seen these illegal raves pop up in the Mid and East Antrim area and in our neighbouring district of Antrim and Newtownabbey.

“The most recent example was last Saturday night (October 10) when we were made aware of buses transporting young people to a gathering in the Tildarg area.

“The dangers of these events are clear. We have young people, some who are underage, consuming alcohol and potentially being left to find their own way home from forests and other areas out of the way, which are often poorly lit. They are putting themselves and others at risk, particularly when it comes to social distancing breaches.

“We are speaking with bus operators to remind them about their responsibilities and will continue to respond to reports, particularly where we believe young people are putting themselves in a vulnerable position.

“If you are a parent or guardian reading this then please speak to your children about the dangers involved in attending unauthorised events and be confident you know they are safe when they are heading out.”

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