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Bourne rave attack leaves four police injured | Bourne rave attack leaves four police injured |
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Four Lincolnshire police officers have been injured, two seriously, after coming under attack at an illegal rave. | Four Lincolnshire police officers have been injured, two seriously, after coming under attack at an illegal rave. |
The police were called to Twyford Woods, near Bourne, at about 23:00 BST on Saturday over reports of loud noise and anti-social behaviour. | The police were called to Twyford Woods, near Bourne, at about 23:00 BST on Saturday over reports of loud noise and anti-social behaviour. |
The force said when officers arrived they came under attack from members of the crowd. | The force said when officers arrived they came under attack from members of the crowd. |
Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Three women from Norfolk have been arrested. | Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Three women from Norfolk have been arrested. |
A police dog was also injured. | A police dog was also injured. |
Members of the public reported large numbers of cars being parked close to the A1. | Members of the public reported large numbers of cars being parked close to the A1. |
Drivers have been warned by police to avoid the area as those at the event disperse. | Drivers have been warned by police to avoid the area as those at the event disperse. |
Officers confirmed they had seized sound systems and power generators. | Officers confirmed they had seized sound systems and power generators. |
The force was criticised for not taking strong enough action to stop another rave on the same site in June 2012. | The force was criticised for not taking strong enough action to stop another rave on the same site in June 2012. |