The nightclub’s licence has been revoked and a closure order has been granted after the incident
A Wembley nightclub has had its licence revoked and been forced to close for good after a 24-year-old man was shot and left in a critical condition.
Spice Klub, also known as VT Club and The Basement, has had its licence revoked by Brent Council, and a closure order has been issued following the incident last month.
The Metropolitan Police requested the closure after responding to the shooting at 3.45am on Saturday, October 3, on Douglas Avenue, between Wembley Central and Alperton Underground stations. A 24-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital in critical condition at the time.
The club initially had its licence suspended during an urgent hearing, pending a full hearing taking place.
Now, after a meeting of Brent Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee, Spice Klub’s premises licence has been revoked, with the interim suspension remaining in place until the decision takes effect. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed that Willesden Magistrates’ Court had already granted a full closure order to be served on the venue, at a hearing on October 20.
VT Club and The Basement which are jointly described as a “premier nightclub”, operated from the Douglas Avenue address, however the basement function room and club space has operated under a number of different names over the years.
The meetings were held in private due to the ongoing criminal investigation into the shooting. The Met said they could not comment on the link between the venue and the incident due to that investigation.
A Brent Council spokesperson said: “Following today’s licensing hearing, the sub-committee has decided to revoke the premises licence for Spice Klub Wembley.
“The existing interim suspension will remain in place while the revocation decision takes effect. The council will continue to work closely with the police and other partners to help keep residents and visitors safe.”
The shooting is not the only serious violence Wembley has seen in recent months, with a fatal stabbing happening at Brent Council’s offices on August 25.
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