Police shut down Halloween party with over 150 teenagers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 19:44 · Archive

Police closed a Halloween house party in Whittle-le-Woods after fireworks were set off and children were found drinking alcohol.

Police shut down a Halloween house party at a property on Moss Lane in Whittle-le-Woods after fireworks were set off towards nearby houses. Lancashire Police said there was extremely loud music and many of the children were drunk. The force said it believed cannabis had been smoked at the event. About 150 people and children were dispersed from the address, though one outlet reported over 200 teenagers attended.

The homeowner barricaded the front door to stop more teenagers getting in. Three adults were at the property. Three children were arrested at the scene as ten officers tried to restore order whilst projectiles were thrown at them. One child was injured and taken to hospital with non-serious injuries.

One of the arrested children was de-arrested and taken home, another was held on suspicion of possessing cannabis, and a third on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. Lancashire Police appealed on social media for parents to come and collect their children and urged those who had dropped children at the party to contact them and ensure they returned home safely. The police said the gathering was closed 'due to a breach of the peace'.

How it is being reported

• Rowdy Halloween party with 'drunk teens' shut downPolice say fireworks were set off and children were drinking alcohol at the Whittle-le-Woods party.BBC Lancashire · 31 Oct, 19:07
• Police disperse 150 children from Whittle-le-Woods house party and warn parentsPolice have warned parents after a party at a cottage on Moss Lane, Whittle-le-Woods, was shut down.Lancashire Telegraph · 31 Oct, 07:37

In this story: Lancashire Police · Whittle-le-Woods · Chorley Neighbourhood Police · Moss Lane

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