Emergency services remain at the scene of unlicensed event at Kenfig Hill

At 11:40pm on Saturday 8 April South Wales Police were called to reports of an unlicensed music event, occurring at Kenfig Industrial Estate.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Travis, “Initial reports indicated that in excess of 1000 people and 70 vehicles are in attendance. A number of officers have been deployed. We are urging people to leave the site safely and stay away from the event.

The Welsh Ambulance Service has attended in response to calls from the scene. Currently three people have been taken to hospital, none of those persons are seriously injured.

Emergency Services and local partners remain at the scene of an unlicensed music event at Kenfig Industrial Estate.

One further person has been taken to hospital with non-serious injuries. A small number of vehicles and people remain.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Travis commented “We are engaging with those present at the scene to ensure they make their way from the site safely whilst respecting local residents. The event is now dissipating and those attending have been leaving throughout the afternoon.”

“We have worked with partner agencies to ensure those who have need help have been supported. It is disappointing that on one of the busiest days of the year that so many resources have been diverted from supporting local communities to manage an illegal event.”

“I would like to thank the local community for their patience and support”.

Emergency Services and local partners remain at the scene of an unlicensed music event at Kenfig Industrial Estate.

One further person has been taken to hospital with non-serious injuries. A small number of vehicles and people remain.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Travis commented “We are engaging with those present at the scene to ensure they make their way from the site safely whilst respecting local residents. The event is now dissipating and those attending have been leaving throughout the afternoon.”

“We have worked with partner agencies to ensure those who have need help have been supported. It is disappointing that on one of the busiest days of the year that so many resources have been diverted from supporting local communities to manage an illegal event.”

“I would like to thank the local community for their patience and support”.