Dudley nightspot escapes closure despite 'series of reported serious incidents' including man allegedly armed with a gun
A Dudley nightspot escaped closure despite a series of reported serious incidents at the premises including a man allegedly armed with a gun.
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The Grand 8 venue was the subject of a request from West Midlands Police for its licence to be revoked on the grounds of prevention of crime and public safety.
The request was heard at a meeting of Dudley Council’s licensing sub-committee on July 16.
Councillors on the committee were told the High Street nightclub, previously known as The Venue, had been operating since 2013 without problems.
Since the new year, after the licence was transferred to its current holders, Hospitality 8 Ltd, the premises had hosted ‘high-risk events’ like Round Robins (parties that take place in clubs around the region).
In their evidence to the committee, West Midlands Police said: “Round Robin events are deemed as high-risk events by West Midlands Police as they are clearly known to attract gang members.”
