Dozens of arrests made after 2,000 flock to rave in English countryside

Comedian John O’Sullivan said there were around 1,000 people in attendance when he arrived (John O’Sullivan/PA)

More than 50 people have been arrested after police shut down a rave which was held on the picturesque South Downs in “complete disregard” of Covid-19 regulations.

Sussex Police said that, at its height, up to 2,000 people were present at the “large unlicensed music event” in Steyning, West Sussex, on Sunday.