"More than 400 people were found at an event on an industrial site in St Phillips, according to Avon and Somerset Police who were called to the scene just before midnight at around 11:15pm. Police said items were thrown at them and their vehicles on surrounding streets as they closed nearby Feeder Road to prevent more people from accessing the site. A drone was deployed to assist in tracking down suspects, resulting in two arrests."
"Officers were called to another event at a warehouse in Aztec West, a business park in south Gloucestershire, at around 10:45pm following reports of loud music and a gathering of between 400 to 500 people. Most of the people attending had dispersed by about 3.30am. One person was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including drug-driving, as well as drug possession and supply, and remains in custody. Two vehicles containing sound equipment were also seized."
Several unlicensed New Year’s Eve raves in Bristol and South Gloucestershire drew hundreds of attendees, led to three arrests, and prompted seizure of sound equipment. More than 400 people gathered on an industrial site in St Phillips; officers closed Feeder Road after items were thrown at police and their vehicles, and a drone helped identify suspects. A warehouse event at Aztec West attracted 400–500 people; most dispersed by about 3:30am and one person was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving, possession and supply. Two vehicles carrying sound systems were seized. Around 100 people attended an unauthorised Purdown event where organisers turned off the music after police arrived. Some attendees required medical treatment for injuries or suspected drug-related illnesses.
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