Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

The Senior Licensing Officer outlined the purpose of the expedited hearing and explained that on the 2^nd July 2013 an application for a Summary Review (Sec53A Licensing Act 2003) had been submitted by the Police following an incident that took place on the 30^th June 2013 which constituted a Serious Crime as defined within the Licensing Act 2013 (Section 81 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000). It was explained that Northamptonshire Police did not consider the standard Review Process as appropriate as they were of the belief that a period of suspension of the Premises Licence was required.

Application for the Expedited Review

PC Bryan stated that the grounds for expedited review was under the Licensing Objective of the Prevention of Crime and Disorder

He stated that on the 30^th of June 2013 a DJ event had taken place on the premises, attracting a large number of music fans. It was explained that at approximately 2am a male was ejected from the club who had then confronted 2 other males who were outside, in the ‘smoking area’ of the club. It was noted that the reason for the male being ejected was unknown, but was being investigated by the Police. PC Bryan further explained that a heated debate had ensued involving the 3 males, of which the door staff did not intervene and seemingly allowed the 2 males to remove the barrier – which cordoned off the smoking area, to chase after the ejected male. A sustained assault took place in College Street, on the male, which resulted in a cut to the face, which was of the opinion of the Doctor treating the male, most likely to have been caused by a very sharp knife. The injury needed more than 25 stitches and at this point, a photograph of the injuries sustained in the attack was circulated to members of the Committee.

PC Bryan explained that the Police had been informed by the door staff that no knives would be found on the premises, but subsequently a female patron approached the Officers and handed them a knife which had been found on the premises. It was noted that the Police were unable to clarify if the knife handed to them was the weapon as it would need to be forensically examined. It was noted that after the attack, the door staff did not call the Police and nor did they attempt to administer first aid to the victim. PC Bryan commented that the Sergeant who spoke to the Management of the premises with regards to the CCTV was told that he would have to wait for the CCTV recording. After being informed that the Police couldn’t wait, the manager stated that it could only be done if the Police provided the disc. It was further noted that on the 30^th March 2013 at a similar event, Police had been involved in dealing with a number of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.