Summer of illegal raves expected in England despite coronavirus crisis

Huge parties organised via social media will thrive after long lockdown, experts warn

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England will experience a “summer of rave” not seen since 1989 because the government has failed to give “socially starved” young people any clarity on when they can start partying again legally, clubbing experts have warned.

Police forces across England have been struggling to keep up with an explosion of illicit parties in motorway underpasses, parks and industrial estates since Boris Johnson relaxed lockdown restrictions last month.

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