Police hunt bearded ‘Covid-rule breaker’ in long purple coat after 30 people descended on Glastonbury Tor during lockdown
- Avon and Somerset Police released a picture of the purple prime suspect
- They believe he is the organiser of the 30-strong gathering at Glastonbury Tor
- The hill is well-known for its spiritual elements and visited by druids
A druid-like bearded man dressed head-to-toe in purple is being hunted by police over a coronavirus rules-breaking gathering at spiritual ‘magic mountain’.
Images of the figure were released by Avon and Somerset Police this morning as they launched an investigation.
Officers believe the man is the organiser of a 30-strong gathering at Glastonbury Tor on January 10.
They were tipped off by a furious member of the public who spotted the gang just after midday and called the police.
When officers arrived they scarpered but detectives have identified the purple man as the suspected ring leader.
They tried to speak to him at the time but he did not tell them who he was.
Police are hunting this purple-clad man over the 30-strong gathering at Glastonbury Tor
Glastonbury Tor is steeped in myth and mystery and frequently visited by druids and mystics
A police spokesman said: ;We’re asking the public to help us identify a man as part of our investigation into a gathering at Glastonbury Tor on Sunday 10 January.
‘Police were called at 12.40pm to reports of a breach of the COVID-19 regulations with approximately 30 people gathering at the tor.
‘On police attendance, the majority of the group dispersed on their own accord and an officer attempted to engage with the unknown suspected organiser about the gathering.
‘Enquiries are ongoing and we’re asking the public to help us identify the man, pictured, who we wish to speak to in connection with this incident.’
There have been illegal visits to the Tor later last year connected to the Solstice
Glastonbury Tor has been described as a magic mountain and has connections to King Arthur
Current lockdown restrictions state that only two people from different households can meet outside to exercise.
The site of the Covid breach, Glastonbury Tor, is a hill topped with St Michael’s Tower and is steeped in myth and mystery.
Some believe it is a druid initiation centre while others see it as some kind of magic mountain.
It is also associated with the name Avalon and King Arthur, thanks to the legend that their coffins were found nearby.
Spiritual Travels says: ‘Glastonbury has likely been a pilgrimage spot for millennia. Located in southwest England, it has been inhabited since Neolithic Times. Its most dramatic natural feature is the Glastonbury Tor, a conical hill that can be seen for many miles from the surrounding countryside.
‘New Age enthusiasts believe that Glastonbury lies at the intersection of two powerful ley lines (which are said to be electromagnetic lines that connect sacred sites around the world). Whether or not that’s true, this charming town has a magnetism far in excess of its small size, drawing thousands of visitors and pilgrims each year, especially those who follow New Age practices.
‘In addition to being the site of one of the oldest Christian abbeys in England, Glastonbury is also associated with a set of intertwined myths relating to Joseph of Arimathea, the Holy Grail, and King Arthur.’