Police shut down Halloween party attended by over 200 children

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 14:41 · Archive

Police closed a house party in Chorley attended by more than 200 children after reports of alcohol, drugs and disorder.

Police shut down a house party on Moss Lane in Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley, attended by more than 200 children. The party, held on 30 or 31 October, was closed due to a breach of the peace.

Upon arrival, officers found evidence of excess alcohol consumption, a smell of cannabis, and seized cannabis from an individual. The music was extremely loud and disturbing nearby residents. Fireworks were set off towards a neighbouring house, believed to have been launched by children at the party.

The homeowner had barricaded one of the doors in an attempt to keep the children out and had planned to call police for assistance. Officers were subjected to projectiles being thrown at them during the incident.

Three children were arrested at the scene. One was de-arrested and taken home; the other two were released from custody and referred to the Youth Offending Team. One faced charges relating to possession of cannabis and the other for being drunk and disorderly in a public place.

A child was taken to hospital. Police said no one was seriously injured, but they are investigating the reasons behind the hospitalisation. Due to the large number of attendees, officers used social media to appeal to parents to contact their children and arrange for them to return home safely.

How it is being reported

• Chorley police descend on illegal Halloween party as more than 200 children sent homeThree children were arrested at the scene and an investigation is underway into the hospitalisation of a childLancsLive · 1 Nov, 09:57
• Police issue statement after 200-child house party shut down amid reports of drugsPolice have issued a statement after a house party attended by more than 200 children was shut down after reports of drug use, underage drinking, and a child being taken to hospitalLancashire Telegraph · 1 Nov, 08:00
• Chorley police explain why house party with more than 200 people was shut down“As many of us police officers are parents ourselves we understand and share the concerns you have for your children.”Chorley Guardian · 31 Oct, 18:43
• Police shut down Halloween party and issue urgent message as 150 people sent homePolice issued an urgent message to parents last night as over 100 people were sent homeLancsLive · 31 Oct, 12:45

In this story: Chorley Police · Whittle-le-Woods · Moss Lane · Lancashire Police · Youth Offending Team

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