Police have shut down "Britain's roughest nightclub" after it was linked to a string of violent crimes - including stabbings, assaults, drug-dealing and gangland activity. The nightspot - known as The Red Door - had been operating illegally for more than a year hidden behind an alleyway in the Lozells area of Birmingham.
It became known locally as being a haven for gangsters and led to it being dubbed Britain's roughest nightclub after a series of violent offences. One man was stabbed 13 times during a fight on October 31 last year while another was knifed in the leg on June 18.
Police say reports of gunshots had been heard coming from inside and several brawls had also erupted at the club, which was also used for drug-dealing. It had no planning permission, was not registered as a company and did not have a music licence or permission to sell alcohol.
