Police were called to a gathering of over 300 motorists yesterday (August 23) on the Clifton Downs.
Pictures from the scene show hundreds of cars gathered on the land with large groups of people gathering together.
An eyewitness at the scene described how they had gone for a pleasant walk in their local park, only to discover a mass gathering of cars.
Police and the eyewitness confirmed that the motorists were speeding their cars around local roads in Clifton, along with engine revving and music.
The police force took to social media to confirm that they were in attendance at the scene during the time.
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They wrote: "We’re currently responding to reports more than 300 motorists have gathered on Clifton Downs, Bristol & are driving dangerously on surrounding roads.
"Public safety is our utmost priority and action will be taken against anyone found to be breaking the law or endangering others.
"Officers are at the scene and will not tolerate dangerous driving and will not allow public roads to be used as a race track."
People took to Twitter to vent their anger at the noise pollution that occurred.
One person Ann Hudson tweeted: "I heard it clearly from Clifton Down around 8pm. Yesterday it was extremely loud music and a lot of cars parked actually on the Downs. It’s becoming unruly."
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Another person Dave Harries wrote about the noise the wheelspins and motor revving caused.
He tweeted: "Wonder what they are protesting about? Any idea? Not very peaceful for a while earlier with all the wheelspins and motor revving being done at the bottom of Stoke Hill either way."
