Illegal Raves – Interim Anti-Social Behaviour Issued
May 29 2007
Magistrates at Great Yarmouth granted an Interim Application today (May 25) for an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) against Christopher Farrow, aged 63, of Hitchin, in relation to organising and performing at illegal raves in the county.
The application followed a disruptive rave that took place at Horsey Gap, owned by the National Trust, over the weekend of 5 – 7 May. The illegal event involved around 1000 people and 300 – 400 vehicles, leaving behind a costly trail of damage and litter over a wide area, including fire damage to a sensitive nature conservation site, drug paraphernalia and human excrement.
Hilary Nelson, Portfolio Holder for Tourism and with responsibility for Community Safety for North Norfolk District Council said: “This interim order shows that North Norfolk District Council and Norfolk Constabulary will take forceful action against such anti-social behaviour as this, be it by individuals or groups.
“I hope that the decision by the magistrates today will send a clear message to all those involved in such activities and make it very clear that they will not be tolerated.”
Chief Superintendent Charlie Hall said: “We have worked closely with North Norfolk District Council in applying for this ASBO.
“This is a preventative measure which underlines our determination to deal with those involved in organising these anti-social events.”
Note
This has been a joint partnership approach by North Norfolk Dicstrict Council and Norfolk Constabulary and supported by a number of agencies. A full hearing will be heard at Great Yarmouth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, June 5.
Farrow has been served with the notice today and therefore failure to comply with the conditions in the interim ASBO can lead to his arrest.
The interim ASBO prevents Farrow from having any association with the rave scene within the county of Norfolk and is the first of its kind for the county.
