A 48-year-old man from Hawkchurch has been fined more than £1,000 for hosting an overnight rave against coronavirus restrictions.

Moby Hill admitted participating in a gathering of more than 30 people at his cottage in Hawkchurch, near Axminster, and on his adjoining land.

Exeter Magistrates' Court heard that the event took place overnight on July 31 in breach of the Coronavirus Act 2020.

He also admitted failing to turn off the music and close the event after being directed to do so, but a third charge of causing a nuisance to the public by holding a large public event exceeding COVID restrictions and playing amplified music was dismissed.

Mr Hill was fined £1,173 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a victim surcharge of £117.