Police shut down unlicensed music event in Haringey

The event in an industrial unit was one of three unlicensed music events police have cracked down on ahead of Halloween

A music festival — credit Abigail Lynn via Unsplash

An unlicensed music event (UMEs) in Haringey was shut down last week as Metropolitan Police took action towards cracking down on ‘anti-social behaviour’ ahead of Halloween.

On Monday, 23rd October, officers attended an industrial unit in Haringey where it was established that a UME was taking place.

50 party-goers were present, with more arriving – but in a statement the police said they ‘left quickly of their own accord’.

The police seized a ‘large amount’ of speakers and sound systems and ‘gave advice to the event organisers’.

Superintendent Jack May-Robinson, responsible for policing London across Halloween and Bonfire Night, said: “Ahead of the Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations, officers will continue to follow intelligence and lead proactive action against those that we believe to be hosting UMEs and causing anti-social behaviour.

“These events are illegal, cause huge disruption to local residents and can be dangerous environments for those attending as they are unlicensed.

“I urge anyone with any concerns to contact police so that we can interrupt these UMEs before they escalate.”

The event was the third UME shut down by police in London ahead of Halloween, with others taking place in Newham and Harrow.

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