A MAN has been arrested in connection with the illegal rave in Failsworth last weekend.
Today, Saturday, police investigating the rave at Daisy Nook Country Park arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of criminal damage and public nuisance.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
This arrest comes following intelligence gathered by Greater Manchester Police's dedicated policing operation.
Enquiries remain ongoing.
Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey said: “I want to start by saying that following last weekend’s raves at Carrington and Daisy Nook, we are taking serious action to deter a repeat of these events and are proactively working alongside our partners to gather intelligence and put a stop to this type of illegal activity to protect our communities.
“We have a suspect in custody, and our detectives remain committed to thoroughly investigating these illegal raves to identify and pursue anyone involved in the organisation of them as well as anyone who was involved in the serious incidents that occurred.
“I would like to thank the public for their support so far in helping us to gather the intelligence which has led to this second arrest.
“I would like to thank the public for their support so far in helping us to gather the intelligence which has led to this second arrest.
"Please do continue to contact us with any information you may have about last weekend’s raves or any planned for the future via our website or 101.”
A 20-year-old man died after a suspected drug overdose at the rave too.
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