Police break up illegal rave at quarry

THOUSANDS of pounds in Covid fines have been dished out after police broke up another illegal rave.

Officers from Lancashire Police descended upon the Healey Nab Quarry, just to the north of Horwich in Bolton, at the north end of Anglezarke Reservoir, in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Upon arrival, officers from across the county issued 12 Covid fines, each £200, to those who attended the illegal gathering.

Two men were also ‘dealt with’ for being found to be in possession of cannabis.

Images showing the aftermath of the gathering revealed bottles, rubbish, and laughing gas – or nitrous oxide – capsules scattered across the beauty spot.

A spokesperson from Lancashire Police said: “Tactical Operations from around the county have supported local patrols in breaking up an illegal rave in Healey Nab Quarry.

“The area is littered with bottles, NO2 capsules and rubbish.

“Twelve Covid breach tickets issued and two males dealt with for possession of cannabis.”

TWO motorists have been taken to hospital following a crash.

Police and paramedics were called to Wigan Road, Bolton, at around 7.30pm last night after a collision involving a grey VW Golf and a white Audi A5.

The drivers of both cars were taken to hospital although their conditions are not believed to be lifethreatening.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said the driver of the Golf, a man of 27, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Wigan Road remained closed last night as the emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the incident.

Pictures from the scene showed the damaged Golf across the middle of Wigan Road.

A GMP spokesman said: “The driver of the Golf, a man aged 27, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

“He was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

“The driver of the Audi was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening. Enquiries are ongoing.”