Bar Rouge in Huddersfield closed over 'bouncer' violence

Nov 21 2009 by Sam Casey, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

BAR CLOSED OVER ‘BOUNCER VIOLENCE’

Sgt McFadzean said: “This is one of the first cases of its kind in West Yorkshire.

“The situation is really out of hand and we were not willing to wait for four weeks so we have told them to close until the matter is sorted out.”

Insp Adrian Waugh, who is in charge of the NPT, added: “It’s a big thing we are trying to do. We want to make the town centre safe and these are the sort of things we need to do when we know there is disorder going on.

“We can’t just sit back and let things get worse.”

A council spokeswoman said: “The premises licence for bar Rouge has been suspended with immediate effect following concerns by the police over serious disorder over the weekend.

“Action was taken by Kirklees licensing over the premises at 57 King Street and there will now be a summary review process under section 53A of the Licensing Act 2003.

“The premises licence holder can make representations to the licensing authority against the immediate suspension until the full hearing takes place in mid-December.”

A bar spokesman did not want to comment on the matter.