POLICE made just eight arrests at a festival of 10,000 revellers.

Armed officers were patrolling the Boundary music festival at Stanmer Park on Saturday but Sussex Police said the event had passed without incident and resulted in just eight arrests for drugs offences.

The dance festival featured the likes of Chase and Status, Hannah Wants and DJ Andy C.

Police said firearms and plain-clothed officers as well specially-trained dogs would be at the event to keep those going to the festival safe.

Drugs amnesty boxes were set up by the entrance to allow people to hand over any illegal substances before being searched.

Superintendent Paul Betts said: “We worked with the organisers and partner agencies to plan for this music festival. There were a few issues at the end of the evening with people not being able to get taxis and we are feeding this back to the organisers for consideration next year.

“Other than a small number of people who were arrested, most people had a fun and safe day.”

Fan Claire Potter tweeted: “I’ve danced over a half marathon today in steps apparently. In steel toecap boots too. Legs burning already.”

Promoter Matt Priest said: “It was a fantastic day with no major issues.

“The only downside was we had a bit of rain which meant the condition underfoot became a bit tricky.

“In the next couple of days we will be working to get everything done to get the ground in Stanmer Park back to how it should be.

“Everybody left the site safely within an hour thanks to working closely with Brighton and Hove Buses.

“The queues for taxis were bigger than we hoped but on the whole co-operation between everyone was excellent.

“The event has been really well received in the first two years so we really hope to be back again next year and will be sitting down with the council and police as soon as possible to look at some dates.”

A spokeswoman for Sussex Police added: “Boundary Festival was a safe event for all those who attended.

“A total of eight individuals were arrested, all on suspicion of drug-related offences.”

Pictures: David Smith