Inquiry is launched by police into nightclub fight affair
WOMAN CLAIMS SHE WAS LEFT WITH BRUISES ALL OVER HER BODY
POLICE have launched an investigation after a video posted on social media appeared to show a fight outside a nightclub in Nottingham city centre.
Stealth in Goldsmith Street said it was “appalled” by the incident in the early hours of Sunday and confirmed it has suspended the door staff who are alleged to have been involved.
A woman claimed she left the club “with bruises all over her body” after the incident, which is believed to have taken place at around 1.30am.
Chief Inspector Amy English, of Nottinghamshire Police, said an investigation was being carried out and witnesses sought.
She said: “The force is aware of the video and content within the social media post and is proactively investigating the incident.
“We would always urge anyone who has been the victim of, or a witness to, a crime to report it to the police.
“While no incident has currently been reported to us, the force’s city licensing team is making contact with the venue on the back of the circulation of this video.
“As a force we work closely with licensed premises to reduce violence within the night-time economy and to ensure Nottinghamshire remains a safe place to live, work and visit.
“We encourage anyone who has any information about this incident to call police on 101 so we can investigate the circumstances surrounding the footage.”
Footage taken by a witness at the scene is alleged to show a member of staff punching one of the girls, and then dragging her on the floor back in the premises.
The footage has been widely shared on social media and sparked an investigating by Stealth into what happened.
A spokesperson for Stealth said: “We’re appalled by the video footage circulating regarding an incident outside our venues on Goldsmith Street.
“We understand how distressing they are and have taken the immediate decision to suspend the door staff involved while we carry out an investigation.
“We will also be reviewing the company which is contracted to provide security staff, to assess its suitability to continue supplying door staff to our venues.
“This will include looking at their code of conduct and training.
“Police were called on the night to assist and questioned the customers and door supervisors involved.
“We have invited the police to follow up and view our CCTV footage and will happily assist if they wish to investigate further.”