POLICE shut down an illegal rave in Chitterne this morning (Sunday). 

At about 12.30am Wiltshire Police were made aware of an illegal rave at Quebec Farm in Chitterne, Warminster. 

Officers from the local community policing team, Tri-Force officers and police support unit officers, as well as officers from neighbouring forces attended the scene where about 500 revellers were on site. A police helicopter also provided assistance. 

A police spokesman said: "Officers took control of the area, preventing numerous vehicles attending via various access points to the site.

"Without the intervention of our officers, it is likely the numbers attending would have grown considerably.

"A Section 63 notice was served to the organiser ensuring the event came to a close by 7am.

"This was adhered to and equipment was dismantled and crowds dispersed."

"No arrests were made, no disorders were reported and there were no injuries to officers."

And shortly before 3pm this afternoon, police were alerted to a second illegal rave being set up in the Enford area.

Police officers attended and seized sound equipment from the scene to prevent further incidents.

The police spokesman said: "We’d like to pay tribute to our officers who attended, many working overtime, and ensured this event drew to a peaceful close."