Crime down at RockNess

THERE was less crime and fewer medical incidents at this year’s RockNess, according to the emergency services.

As the festival came to an end on Sunday, Northern Constabulary and Scottish Ambulance Service were reporting lower numbers of reported crime and medical incidents comparative with previous years.

Event commander Superintendent Stevie Mackay said: "Festival-goers have been very well behaved which is reflected by the low numbers of crime reported to us so far. We feel this reflects the good atmosphere at the event and the fact that the vast majority are here to enjoy themselves.

"We’ve had around 180 positive drugs searches since the event began on Friday, mostly for possession quantities, with the majority of the drugs being cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis."

Medical commander for the event, Iain Mackay, of the Scottish Ambulance Service, said: "It’s been a good event for us so far. We’ve had a reduced number of medical incidents and injuries in comparison with previous years.

"Excessive alcohol consumption continues to be a major part of our workload over the weekend. We’ve had a total of eight people that have been taken onwards to Raigmore Hospital for treatment, most of which have been injury related."