Pagans are on the march - but are they harmless eccentrics or a dangerous cult?
As druids gain religious status and the police are trained to respect witches, paganism has become increasingly popular with an estimated 250,000 active followers.
Officers are advised not to panic if they encounter a blindfolded person in the nude with their hands tied together. The book reassures them: ‘This is in accordance with ritual and has the full consent of the participant.’
Critics say that this growing acceptance of primitive beliefs as a new faith undermines our social values.