Police keep crime low at Warwickshire festival

Speaking about their operation at the rock festival, which took place at Long Marston Airfield, Deputy Chief Constable Neil Brunton said “This year’s policing involved fewer officers than previous years and was, we believe, a huge success.

“Detailed planning beforehand and extensive community consultation ensured that the impact on the general public was low. It also meant that our policing was proportionate to ensure the safety of those attending the event, as well as the wider public.”

He added: “As always when planning the policing operation for the Bulldog Bash weekend, our purpose is to work with the organisers and partners, target criminality and protect the people of Warwickshire from harm.

“The vast majority of people attending Bulldog Bash are decent law-abiding motorcyclists or music fans and our aim was to ensure that everyone had an enjoyable and safe experience.”

Officers seized 22 vehicles for no insurance, no tax or no driving licence and the drivers were fined £200. One person was arrested for drink driving.

Police at the event also assisted in the apprehension of a man wanted on suspicion of robbery by a neighbouring force. He was arrested on Saturday afternoon after his vehicle was stopped.

No incidents of violence were reported at the event.

The Bulldog Bash event is organised by the Hells Angels, who are recognised as an organised crime group by five forces in the UK and by many police services and countries internationally.

Warwickshire Police continue to oppose the event because it is believed that the Hells Angels use the proceeds from the Bulldog Bash to fund its criminal activity.