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progress way, down the side off “Tops Tiles” the
warehouse was at the bottom of this side road behind a
metal gate. The gate padlock had been removed and a

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security officer was opening the gate to allow access. As
myself and A/PS Miles and the EO have approached the
gate they have closed the gate preventing us access. I
have introduced myself and asked to speak with the event
organisers, to which a member of staff has disappeared
into the venue and returned with a male who I would
describe as light skinned black male, Approximate age of
35, wearing a white long-sleeved t-shirt, grey bottoms. I
recognised this male as Simon Cordell. I have introduced
myself and asked if we could speak at the bottom of the
road where the noise levels would allow us to talk. We
have all moved to the bottom of Progress Way where I
have introduced myself and explained the purpose of the
visit and asked “It’s Simon isn’t it?” to which he has
replied “Yes” I have then further asked “Simon Cordell”
to which he has indicted that it was but not verbally
confirmed the answer. I have introduced the two EO’s the