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Ruby Gregory

Nightclub licence rejected after two women allegedly raped after leaving venue

An East London nightclub where a judge ruled a ‘total lack of care from staff’ may have contributed to two rapes allegedly happening within months of each other has had a licensing application rejected. 

Newham Council’s licensing sub-committee decided to reject a new premises licence from Pier One nightclub in Canning Town as members had concerns that the venue could not keep female customers safe nor stop future crime and disorder from happening.

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