Spice Klub nightclub closed after Wembley shooting
Brent Council suspended the venue's licence following a shooting incident that left a man in critical condition.
Incident → evidence → outcomeSpice Klub nightclub in Wembley has been issued with a closure order and its premises licence suspended after a man was shot in a car outside the venue. The Met Police applied to Brent Council for the closure order and an expedited review of the licence following the incident on October 3.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at 3.45am on Saturday, October 3, on Douglas Avenue. A 24-year-old man was discovered with gunshot wounds and transported to hospital in a critical condition. The club is also known as VT Club and The Basement.
Licensing and Closure Proceedings
Brent Council's Licensing Sub-Committee heard the Met Police application for an expedited review of the premises licence on October 15. The committee determined that the licence should be suspended with immediate effect, pending a full review hearing. A date for this full hearing has not yet been announced.
Separately, the magistrates' court adjourned an application for a closure order. A closure notice remains in force until a full hearing scheduled for October 20. The premises must remain closed unless otherwise directed by the court. The Metropolitan Police stated that the hearings would be held in private due to an ongoing criminal investigation.
It has not been stated what connection the club had to the events surrounding the shooting, according to MyLondon. The matter remains subject to ongoing legal and licensing proceedings.
Questions this report answers
01Why has Spice Klub nightclub been closed?
Spice Klub nightclub in Wembley has been issued with a closure order and its licence suspended following a shooting incident on October 3. A 24-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds and taken to hospital in a critical condition.
02What action has Brent Council taken?
Brent Council's Licensing Sub-Committee suspended the premises licence for Spice Klub with immediate effect. This action was taken following an application by the Met Police for an expedited review of the licence.
03When will the closure order be reviewed?
A closure notice remains in force at Spice Klub until a full hearing at the magistrates' court. This hearing is scheduled to take place on October 20, at which point the court will consider the closure order further.
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