A leading nightclub in London has been compelled to shut down following the charging of a security staff, Morenikeji Adewole, member with rape, according to the Metropolitan Police.
On Friday, Westminster Council’s licensing committee determined that Heaven’s alcohol licence should be suspended for a maximum of 28 days following an alleged rape incident near the venue in the early hours of November 1.
Other cowardly security staff then ignored her efforts to report the attack, the Met Police said.
A member of security staff, Morenikeji Adewole, was arrested and has been charged with rape, the force said. He is on remand in prison.
Morenikeji Adewole, 47, of Dunlop Close, Dartford – also known as Olu Julius or Olusolu Alabi – was charged with rape on Wednesday, the Met Police said.
A Westminster City Council spokesperson said: “Following a request from the Metropolitan Police, and considering evidence from both the police and the operator, the council’s licensing committee has decided to suspend Heaven’s licence for 28 days.”
The spokesperson added: “This follows a report of an alleged rape made to police on Friday November 1 by Morenikeji Adewole.
“A full licensing hearing will be held in December where both the police and venue management will have the opportunity to present new evidence.
“This case is currently subject of an ongoing police investigation and we are unable to comment further at this stage.”
Heaven’s owner Jeremy Joseph posted on Instagram saying they are considering their position with regard to an appeal.
The post added: “We are sickened by this allegation but can’t comment as it’s an ongoing criminal investigation. We can only send our thoughts to the alleged victim.”
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