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the far end obstructed from view of the street by
vegetation. Simon CORDELL was at the gate and
immediately shut it on Police arrival. Eventually, Mr
CORDELL agreed to let me and A/PS AMES onto the
property to confirm there was no damage or theft
offences being committed. Simon CORDELL'S silver
Ford Focus VRM MA57LDY was present and
contained at least three massive nitrous oxide tanks.
When queried he admitted he had seen the news
article about the dangerous effects of this and how the
Government would probably

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regulate it. There was about 30 people in so in
discussion Mr CORDELL was told it was an illegal
rave and I would be seeking Supt authority to seize
the sound equipment. Mr CORDELL began to pack
away his equipment stating it was a birthday party
only, but he was going. Whilst stood waiting for him
to leave a group of about 100 teenagers turned up on
mass and immediately became confrontational stating
there were going to storm the rave. As we had good
numbers the group initially dispersed but tried to go
via a back entrance to the venue which led to arrests
when scuffles with Police started. The group the
completely moved off but returned about 20 minutes
later in even bigger numbers. The situation quickly