Man worked illegally as nightclub security
A MAN has been sentenced after he admitted working illegally as security at an Accrington nightclub.
Lloyd Irwin, 24, a former director of Hunter Irwin Security Specialists Ltd, appeared before the court via video link on
September 2.
He had worked as a door supervisor for the company at The Berkley Club on Willow Street during December 2019 and January 2020, despite not holding a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.
Security Industry Authority investigators, responding to a report of unlicensed door staff, worked with Lancashire Police and Hyndburn council’s Licensing Officer to uncover a pattern of illegal working at the club.
Pete Easterbrook, of the SIA’s Criminal Investigation Team, said: “This should serve as a warning for anyone who is tempted to pick up work as a door supervisor without an SIA licence. It should also make unscrupulous bosses think twice about getting unlicensed staff in to cover a shift at a busy time.
“It’s not worth it. You could find yourself with a criminal record that will end your career in security. Door supervision is a responsible profession that should be left to those who are properly qualified and licensed.”
The district judge sentenced Irwin, who pleaded guilty to a 12-month community order with an 80-hour unpaid work requirement. He was also ordered to pay a £90 victim surcharge and £760.40 costs.
The nightclub has been contacted for comment.