A RAVE taking place in a Dorset beauty spot can be heard more than six miles away.

Residents have been kept awake by the ongoing event in East Lulworth, with officers called at 12.36am on Easter Sunday.

People in Wareham and East Stoke have been disturbed by the music, with one person saying they can hear it at Lytchett Fields – 11 miles away.

Katharine, who is staying with family nearby, said: “I was woken up at four this morning and it’s still very, very loud now.

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“There’s a police helicopter circling and the army range road has been closed off.

“They have indicated to us that there are about 2,000 people on the site.

“It’s Easter Sunday- I want to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather.

“It’s very out of place for this area.”

Another resident said: “I’ve been awake since three this morning.

“The low frequency throbbing has permeated our modern insulated home all night and it’s still going on at 6.45am this morning.

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“Once again, the minority spoil it for everyone else on this holy day.”

Residents in Wareham have also been complaining of noise. One said: “I have had little sleep due to this rave at East Lulworth - my sympathies to those living there.”

Another said: “We can hear the thumping music. I can't imagine what it's like in Lulworth.”

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We have received a number of calls from concerned and upset residents who have had their sleep disturbed by the noise levels coming from the event.

“We would like to send a direct message to those at the event – you are trespassing, please leave and go home immediately."