POLICE officers disrupted an illegal rave, which was in full swing in a wood between Herriard and Lasham, near Alton, on Saturday.

Information was received at around 11pm that the rave was taking place, sparking complaints from local residents.

More than 50 police officers from across the force area were deployed to disband the rave, using powers under the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act.

Full report in this week's Alton Herald.