Thousands attend solstice party
Thursday, 21 June 2007

More than 20,000 people attended this year's summer solstice celebration at Stonehenge.

A total of 24,094 people witnessed dawn break over the ancient stones, compared with 18,700 last year. The sun rose at 0458 BST in overcast conditions.

Many apparently heeded advice to come by public transport and fewer cars than previous years were at the scene.

Four arrests were made at the event, which Wiltshire police described as "very peaceful".

Druids, Pagans, hedonists and hippies were among those who attended an all-night party at the stones. the rest