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'Hundreds' of revellers descend on £800-a-night Airbnb for 'all-night rave'

Families were left horrified as more than a hundred partygoers descended on an Airbnb in a sleepy village for an illegal all-night rave.

Police were called to a swish four-bed house in Bearsted, Kent on Saturday after a fight broke out during the party.

A group are believed to have rented out the £800-a-night property, which features a jacuzzi and movie room, for the wild bash.

It is thought they made the booking despite its Airbnb page stating that no parties or events are allowed.

The house is listed on the holiday rental site as having enough space to sleep up to 10 people.

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Crowds of people were said to have turned up for the party (UK News in Pictures)

But neighbours reported hundreds of revellers turning up at the house on May 29.

Residents reported hearing thumping music from 10pm to 5am the following morning and said the surrounding roads were blocked.

Officers were reportedly called three times, arriving only after hearing a fight had broken out at the house.

One resident living on the road where the party took place said such an event was "unheard of" in the village, located near Maidstone.

Footage from the party shows revellers outside, with neighbours complaining of noise (UK News in Pictures)

She told Kent Online : "People just descended on the place, and just kept coming all night long.

"It was just thumping music all night long, shouting. It was just horrendous.

"There was a fight that kicked off, there was blood. I don't know what happened to the poor lad who was on the floor."

Officers in five police cars accompanied by dogs turned up at the party upon hearing about the fight, according to the neighbour.

The property is listed on Airbnb as having enough space to sleep 10 people (UkNewsinPictures)
The swish four-bed house boasts a jacuzzi (UkNewsinPictures)

A spokesperson from Kent Police said: "Kent Police was called at 4.26am on Sunday 30 May 2021 to reports of a disturbance in Plantation Lane, Bearsted.

"It is alleged several people were involved in a fight outside a property where a party had been held.

"Officers attended and an investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances and identify any suspects.

"No injuries have been reported. Anyone with information which may assist the investigation is asked to call 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/92446/21.

"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."

A spokesperson for Airbnb said: ""Parties are banned on Airbnb and we have suspended this guest. We also stand ready to assist the police.

"We take action against anyone who violates our policies and we removed or suspended over 1,000 UK listings and blocked almost 80,000 reservation attempts in a recent crackdown."

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