Raver kicks riot police as they shut down illegal forest party

Shocking footage released by Norfolk Police shows illegal ravers flout social distancing and attack police after 500 people gathered for a forest party.

The police video shows one man kicking riot police as more than 100 officers tried to shut down the event on Sunday night.

Police discovered the illegal party taking place in an isolated area of the Thetford Forest, Norfolk on 30 August.

And now, police have released aerial footage of the rave showing the full extent of the mass gathering.

The clip shows of cars parked on a woodland path leading up to the remote spot.

Police and stragglers can be seen dotted along the route before the camera sweeps into forest, showing a packed crowd of ravers dancing in front of a stage - completely ignoring social distancing.

Police also issued footage of riot police lining up to help stop the event.

At one point a man jumps into the line officers and attempts to kick one of the officers, before running off.

Cops first attended the event at about 11.20pm on Saturday after a member of the public reported seeing large numbers of cars queuing to access a fire route.

A number of resources including the drone unit, National Police Air Service helicopter, dogs and specially trained public order officers worked to close down the event.

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Shocking footage shows illegal ravers flout social distancing and attack police after 500 gathered for forest party
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