A man has been ordered to pay over £500 for failing to have suitable security staff in place at his two bars in County Durham.
Durham County Council took legal action against James McDonald, of Derwent Mews in Consett, who is the owner of K2 The Union bar and Chaplains in the town.
Peterlee Magistrates' Court heard that, between July and October in 2021, police visits to both bars found door staff were not registered by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), which is a requirement under each premises’ license.
