"David Sidwick, the Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner, defended officers and said they used proportionate force after coming under 'intense assault' from the crowd. Officers in riot gear had bottles thrown at them as they stepped in to break up the unauthorised 24 hour rave that was attended by 2,000 people."
"This was an illegal act that was well organised, nationally organised. It was an illegal event with no safety constraints. The police were absolutely right to do what they did and police this robustly."
The Independent covers significant issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, ensuring factual reporting. Donations support on-the-ground journalism, allowing for balanced perspectives. A police chief defended officers' actions during an illegal rave, stating they faced intense assault from attendees. Despite accusations of excessive force, he emphasized the need for robust policing in response to the well-organized illegal event, which lacked safety measures.
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