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# Fresh warning over illegal raves in Lichfield and Burntwood as two more arrests are made
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/fresh-warning-over-illegal-raves-in-lichfield-and-burntwood-as-two-more-arrests-are-made/
- Published: 2020-06-27T08:24:58.000Z
- Updated: 2020-06-27T08:25:46.000Z
- Description: Police have issued a fresh warning to people thinking of taking part in illegal raves in Lichfield and Burntwood.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

Police have issued a fresh warning to people thinking of taking part in illegal raves in Lichfield and Burntwood.

It comes as officers made more arrests over a planned gathering this weekend.

A 21-year-old man from Darlaston and a 24-year-old man from Rugeley have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.

The younger man has been released on conditional bail with a curfew imposed and the older man remains in custody for questioning.

Chief Superintendent Carl Ratcliffe, from Staffordshire Police, said:

> “I’m urging anyone who is considering attending an illegal rave to stop and think about the consequences.  
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> “The force is aware that there are possible further illegal raves being organised in Staffordshire this weekend and beyond.  
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> “There will be a dedicated policing operation in place, with a much higher police presence in potential hot spot areas.”  
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> Ch Supt Carl Ratcliffe

He said coronavirus continued to be a major risk – and urged people not to attend the events as they were unlicensed and therefore unsafe.

> “We will intervene in incidents and seek to prosecute anyone who has taken part in any illegal activity – whether that be drug supply or public disorder and any violence.”  
>  
> Ch Supt Carl Ratcliffe

The continuing enforcement follows action taken to prevent a rave in Chasewater last weekend where 13 arrests were made, and an illegal rave near to Lichfield the week before where 1,000 people turned up.

> “We want to warn young people of the significant risks posed by such events and keep our communities safe.  
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> “To those thinking about attending or organising such events – you will face enforcement action and could receive a criminal record.  
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> “Do not go to illegal raves and risk your lives.”  
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> Ch Supt Carl Ratcliffe

Anyone who suspects an illegal gathering is being set up can contact Staffordshire Police via 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111