Lewes Bonfire 2026: 20,000 attend as police make 11 arrests
Around 20,000 people attended Lewes Bonfire this year, with emergency services treating 52 people and police making 11 arrests during the event.
Attendance and emergency response
Around 20,000 people gathered in Lewes for the town's Bonfire Night celebrations this year. The event, which takes place annually on 5 November, drew a significant crowd to the streets of the historic East Sussex town.
Emergency services were on hand throughout the evening. Ambulance crews treated 52 people during the event, attending to those who required medical assistance during the celebrations.
Police activity
Sussex Police made 11 arrests during the course of Lewes Bonfire 2026. The force typically increases its presence at the event to manage the large crowds and maintain public order during the festivities.
Lewes Bonfire is one of the largest Guy Fawkes Night celebrations in the country, known for its processions, burning of effigies and fireworks. The town's annual event draws visitors from across the region and beyond.
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