Groucho Club in Soho closes after license suspension over serious crime claims

The Groucho Club in Soho has closed after Westminster City Council suspended its license due to claims of a "serious crime." The suspension followed a request from the Metropolitan Police. The club has cooperated with the council and accepted the decision. A full hearing regarding the license will occur within 28 days. The council stated the closure relates to a potential breach of licensing conditions. An ongoing police investigation is underway, and further comments are not available at this time.