UK authorities are warning dance music lovers not to risk breaking social distancing rules to attend illegal raves. There have been an alarming number of illegal music events taking place despite Public Health England advising to stay at home and socially distance. Police have admitted that intelligence failures meant that they were often unable to prevent events happening but will be taking a tougher stance on those blatantly breaking lockdown rules. 

Despite Police vowing to crackdown on illegal raves it is unclear what further punishments could be given with one authority saying "...people would face fines or something much more severe."

Police have said that they are already struggling to balance resources with large scale BLM protests in towns and cities in the UK. Recently an illegal rave attracted 6000 people on the same weekend as widespread protests taking place.

One Police Chief Constable has appealed directly to people for their help: "Please, please, if you know about these events then make sure you are telling the authorities, make sure you are telling the Police, so we have the best opportunity to prevent them from occurring. The last thing we want is a summer of raves.”