An “unauthorised music event” has been broken up by police this evening (Saturday).

Officers in Aughton said they seized DJ equipment and sent a “large group of youths” home after they responded to information. Acting on community intelligence, Ormskirk and Runcorn Police said enquiries are being carried out to find the event organiser.

Photos shared by police showed two police vehicles in attendance.

In a statement, police said “Acting on community intelligence our Nhp team, assisted by our response colleagues, have been responding to information an unauthorised music event had been organised in the Aughton area.

“A large group of youths have been dispersed and DJ equipment seized. Enquiries will continue to identify the organiser of the event and the owner of the equipment will be spoken to in due course”.