Two arrested in connection with high-value Boomtown Festival theft near Winchester

Friday, 11 September 2026 10:00

By Philip Keeler

Two men have been arrested after an estimated £145,000 worth of trackways were stolen from Boomtown festival near Winchester.

Two men have been arrested after an estimated £145,000 worth of trackways were stolen from Boomtown festival near Winchester.

It was reported that on 27 August staff at the site noticed a number of trackway panels missing whilst they were packing down.

The panels are for vehicle access and movement around the site. A total of 65 were stolen.

Following a number of enquiries, officers investigating have arrested two men.

A 57-year-old man from Hayling Island was arrested on Monday (7 September) on suspicion of theft. He has been released on police bail until 7 December.

A 26-year-old man from Havant was arrested yesterday, 9 September, on suspicion of theft. He remains in custody at this time.

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