DOZENS of people have been convicted following a huge illegal rave in the countryside.

Up to 2,000 people attended the rave in a field in Steyning in June last year - held while the UK was living under strict Covid-19 rules.

Police made around 90 arrests for drink or drug-driving, failing to provide a specimen, public nuisance and disorder offences.

Of these, 31 have been convicted so far, while a number of others are awaiting dates with magistrates as the investigation continues.

The Argus: Up to 2,000 people attended the rave in a field in Steyning in June last year Up to 2,000 people attended the rave in a field in Steyning in June last year

Chief Inspector Michael Hodder, of the Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: “I find it unbelievable that despite repeated warnings issued by ourselves and other forces around the country, a number of people still think it is acceptable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of drink or drugs.

“These people are not only risking their own lives, they are also risking the lives of other innocent road users.

“Given the sheer number of drink and drug-drivers in Steyning that evening, it’s extremely fortunate no one was killed or seriously injured on our roads. But it only takes one person to take a life.

“It is particularly concerning that the vast majority of attendees had come from Devon, Somerset, Wales and beyond, and were prepared to travel great distances while high on drink or drugs.”

Here is the full list of convictions to date:

Christopher Willis, 30, of New Woodfield Green, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

He was charged with driving with 3.1mcg of cannabis, 200mcg of benzoylecgonine, 18mcg of MDMA and 53mcg of ketamine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 24 months and given a 12-month community order, requiring him to carry out 140 hours of unpaid work. He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £95 victim surcharge.

Henry Craig, 22, of Salters Meadow, Sidmouth, Devon

He was charged with driving with 31mcg of ketamine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £250 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Ian Hay, 32, of Wyebank Road, Tutshill, Gloucestershire

He was charged with driving with 47mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system. The legal limit is 35mcg.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £80 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Gemma White, 29, of Higham Gate, Rushden, Northamptonshire

She was charged with driving with 48mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in her system.

She was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £228 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Damien Breen, 29, of Stanley Road, Diss, Norfolk

He was charged with driving with 200mcg of benzoylecgonine and 37mcg of MDMA per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £300 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

John Tinkler, 30, of Cokeham Lane, Sompting

He was charged with driving with 18mcg of cocaine and 500mcg of benzoylecgoniine per litre of blood in his system, driving with no licence and driving while uninsured. The legal limit for cocaine is 10mcg.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £160 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Maxwell Reynolds, 23, of Martyn Close, Bridgwater, Somerset

He was charged with driving with 336mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £369 fine, £85 costs and a £37 victim surcharge.

Cogan Baker, 31, of Lag Hill, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon

He was charged with driving with 12mcg of cocaine and 444mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £533 fine, £85 costs and a £55 victim surcharge.

Shaun Sweeny, 29, of Station Road, Oakhampton, Devon

He was charged with driving with 268mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £300 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Freya Layland, 21, of North Road, Bishopston, Bristol

She was charged with driving with 42mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in her system.

She was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £120 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

James Morgan, of Frome Road, Bath, Somerset

He was charged with driving with 141mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £438 fine, £85 costs and a £44 victim surcharge.

Sean Mooney, 29, of East Street, South Molton, Devon

He was charged with driving with 22mcg of ketamine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £300 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Isaac Tingling, 21, of Charles Road, Shenley, Hertfordshire

He was charged with driving with 64mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 14 months and ordered to pay a £120 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Danielle Langford, 24, of Trinity Walk, Stowupland, Suffolk

She was charged with driving with 68mcg of benzoylecgonine, 145mcg of ketamine and 31mcg of MDMA per litre of blood in her system.

She she was disqualified from driving for 18 months and ordered to pay a £480 fine, £85 costs and a £48 victim surcharge.

Callum Bishop, 28, of Linden Drive, Liss, Hampshire

He was charged with driving with 699mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £120 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Dominik Czaja, 24, of Springwell Road, Hounslow

He was charged with driving with 45mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £300 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Alexander Bruce, 24, of Shakespeare Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire

He was charged with driving with 175mcg of ketamine and 143mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £400 fine, £85 costs and a £40 victim surcharge.

Callum Smith, 21, of The Avenue, Govilon, Monmouthshire

He was charged with driving with 392mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 16 months and ordered to pay a £350 fine, £85 costs and a £35 victim surcharge.

Adam Warwick, 32, of Atholl Court, Andover, Hampshire

He was charged with driving with 4.4mcg of cannabis, 35mcg of cocaine and 438mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 36 months and given a 12 month community order, requiring him to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work. He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £95 victim surcharge.

Deinol Davies, 39, of Roman Road, Poole, Dorset

He was charged with driving with 131mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £230 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Andrew Fealty, 36, of Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset

He was charged with driving with 52mcg of ketamine and 333mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system, and driving with no insurance.

He was disqualified from driving for 36 months and ordered to pay a £1,150 fine, £85 costs and a £115 victim surcharge.

Jack Howarth, 20, of Cooks Lane, Axminster, Devon

He was charged with driving with 32mcg of ketamine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £80 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Dane Sheridan, 37, of Windmill Place, Wantage, Oxfordshire

He was charged with driving with 363mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 14 months and ordered to pay a £200 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Oliver Shipman, 28, of Nightingale Avenue, West Horsley, Surrey

He was charged with driving with 449mcg of benzoylecgonine and 75mcg of ketamine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £530 fine, £85 costs and a £53 victim surcharge.

Joshua Wagstaff, 22, of Woolley Road, Sheffield

He was charged with driving with 165mcg of MDMA per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £250 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Thomas Elsworth, 28, of Porset Row, Caerphilly, Wales

He was charged with driving with more than 800mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £400 fine, £85 costs and a £40 victim surcharge.

Lauryn Allen, 22, of Exeter Road, Honiton, Devon

She was charged with being in charge of a vehicle with 27mcg of cocaine and 800mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in her system, and possession of cocaine.

She was given 10 points on her licence and ordered to pay a £200 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Stefano Cozzolino, 30, of Elm Park Avenue, Tottenham, London

He was charged with driving with 3.2mcg of cannabis per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £150 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Steven Evans, 33, of Bettws, Newport, Wales

He was charged with driving with 548mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 36 months and ordered to pay a £120 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Michael Harrington, 30, of Fairfield Road, Bristol

He was charged with driving with 152mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay a £120 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

Daniel Thomas, 32, of Greenacres Close, Feniton, Devon

He was charged with driving with 5.2mcg of cannabis and 264mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system.

He was disqualified from driving for 16 months and ordered to pay a £120 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.