Police tell teens attending illegal raves is 'not worth it'

Police have warned teens that attending illegal raves could have a "serious impact" on their future after arresting seven people following disorder at a London McDonald's.

The fast food restaurant in Marble Arch was ransacked by a group of youths - with some jumping over the counter and sending terrified staff fleeing.

Detectives have arrested seven people in connection with the incident, after releasing 12 images of people officers wished to identify.

Some involved in the incident were believed to have attended an earlier rave in east London.


Three men - aged 16, 17 and 18 - have been arrested and bailed to dates in early and mid September.

Four women - aged 15, 17 and two 16-year-olds - have been arrested and remain in police custody.

Detectives have now issued advice to youngsters and their parents as they release eight new images of people they would like to speak to.

The Metropolitan Police service said: "Summer is here and we’re seeing an increasing amount of unlicensed music events (sometimes referred to as Raves) attended by young people across London.

"Attending illegal raves and unlicensed music events could impact on your future.

"The events are unsafe, with no security, no medical aid, and are dangerous. The events attract trouble makers, violence and people have been arrested at them.

"London is a great cultural city with hundreds of reputable and professional venues, clubs and music events.

"So think carefully about attending an illegal event that could put you and your friends in danger and could have a serious impact on your future.

"By any measure it’s simply not worth it."

The Met Police also warned parents to check whether their children were heading to organised events - warning that at illegal raves "there will be no security, no first aid and no license.



Met PolicePolice have released a further eight images of people they wish to identify in connection with disorder in the McDonalds restaurant, Hyde ParkPolice have released eight images of people they wish to identify (police ref 219598)
Police have warned teens that attending illegal raves could have a "serious impact" on their future after arresting seven people following disorder at a London McDonald's.



Met PolicePolice have released a further eight images of people they wish to identify in connection with disorder in the McDonalds restaurant, Hyde ParkOfficers are looking for information following disorder at a McDonalds (police ref 219670)
Met PolicePolice have released a further eight images of people they wish to identify in connection with disorder in the McDonalds restaurant, Hyde ParkPolice are looking to speak with this woman regarding the incident on Tuesday (police ref 219668)
Three men - aged 16, 17 and 18 - have been arrested and bailed to dates in early and mid September.

Four women - aged 15, 17 and two 16-year-olds - have been arrested and remain in police custody.

Detectives have now issued advice to youngsters and their parents as they release eight new images of people they would like to speak to.

The Metropolitan Police service said: "Summer is here and we’re seeing an increasing amount of unlicensed music events (sometimes referred to as Raves) attended by young people across London.

Met PolicePolice have released a further eight images of people they wish to identify in connection with disorder in the McDonalds restaurant, Hyde ParkDo you know this man? (police ref 219667)
Met PolicePolice have released a further eight images of people they wish to identify in connection with disorder in the McDonalds restaurant, Hyde ParkPolice would like to identity this man wearing a cap and t-shirt (police ref 219669)
"Attending illegal raves and unlicensed music events could impact on your future.

"The events are unsafe, with no security, no medical aid, and are dangerous. The events attract trouble makers, violence and people have been arrested at them.

"London is a great cultural city with hundreds of reputable and professional venues, clubs and music events.

Met PolicePolice have released a further eight images of people they wish to identify in connection with disorder in the McDonalds restaurant, Hyde ParkPolice are appealing for information (police ref 219666)
Met PolicePolice have released a further eight images of people they wish to identify in connection with disorder in the McDonalds restaurant, Hyde ParkThis man was seen wearing a Nike t-shirt and grey cap (police ref 219671)
"So think carefully about attending an illegal event that could put you and your friends in danger and could have a serious impact on your future.

"By any measure it’s simply not worth it."

The Met Police also warned parents to check whether their children were heading to organised events - warning that at illegal raves "there will be no security, no first aid and no license.

Met PolicePolice have released a further eight images of people they wish to identify in connection with disorder in the McDonalds restaurant, Hyde ParkPolice would like to speak to this man, seen wearing a white t-shirt (police ref 219596)
"Illegal drugs and the previously so-called legal highs are prevalent at these events.

"Psychoactive substances were linked to more than 100 deaths last year in the UK alone and unfortunately young people are often the victims of this."