Devon and Cornwall Police made 11 arrests at Boardmasters Festival 2024, here’s why

Whilst it’s the likes of Leeds Fest and Creamfields which usually win titles as the most chaos festivals, Boardmasters 2024 ranked surprisingly high on the mayhem rating this year.

In an otherwise tranquil Cornwall, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that 11 arrests were made over the festival weekend, in relation to drug offences, sexual offences as well as assault.

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Of the arrests that were made, three of them have resulted in those arrested being charged for drugs offences. Out of the further seven, four people were released on bail, two have been cautioned and another two were released with no further police action.

On the arrests at Boardmasters 2024, a police spokesperson said: “11 arrests were made at the event in relation to drugs offences, sexual offences and assault. Three people have been charged for drugs offences, four released on bail, two cautioned and two released with no further police action.”

This year’s iteration of Boardmasters festival saw around 58,000 people descend on Newquay in Cornwall from Friday to Sunday last week.

In the statement, Devon and Cornwall Police also addressed an incident that happened on Friday at the festival which resulted in a number of people being injured.

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The first wave from the #SammyVirji #CrowdSurge at #boardmasters 2024… Terrifying, we left straight away after this.. so sad for the people who got hurt! 🙁

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Devon and Cornwall Police Superintendent Russell Dawe said: “Unfortunately, we did have an incident in the crowd on Friday 9th August which resulted in some people being injured.

“Most of these were treated by medical staff on site but seven were transferred to hospital from the event. All were discharged after treatment.

“We recognise how such events can cause concern for those involved, especially with those that received injuries, and so it will be our priority to ensure the incident will be considered as part of our planned debrief after the event.”

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