The 43-year-old could now face a £10,000 fine after he telling officers he had “arranged a little party” for friends in North Kensington. Knives, hammers and and other weapons were found discarded at the scene.
Police were called to an industrial area on Crowthorne Road, near the Westway flyover, at about 2.30am on December 30.
They found multiple cars parked outside of a warehouse and could hear music coming from the building.
Once inside, they spoke to a man who told them he had just woken up, standing outside a room where music and lots of voices could her heard. When asked who was in the building, the man said he had "arranged a little party" and "we are just friends we are having a party”.
Officers found between 150 and 200 people inside, who were told to leave.
Police body camera footage shows revellers filing out of the warehouse. Later, a smartly dressed man and woman are seen pulling down what appear to be fairy lights as offices search the room.
The 43-year-old was arrested for organising the illegal gathering, and has been reported for consideration of a £10,000 fine for the breach Covid-19 regulations.
Chief Inspector David Palfrey of the Central West Basic Command Unit said: “This was a totally irresponsible act by those who either organised or attended the event.
"This gathering put everyone attending, their families and the wider community at risk. Attending these unlicensed events is not mischief or high spirits, it is selfish criminal behaviour and can have tragic consequences.”
