Soho's Groucho Club Temporarily Shuts Down After Crime Report

Soho's famous Groucho Club, a private members' club with a long history and notable members, has been closed temporarily. The closure comes after a serious crime was reported to have happened on the premises. The Metropolitan Police applied to Westminster City Council to suspend the club's license due to concerns about crime prevention. A notice on the club's door mentioned that the police had asked the council to review the club's license. This was because they believed the club hadn't done enough to prevent crime and disorder. A police spokesperson confirmed that a licensing hearing was held, and the club's license was suspended for up to 28 days. The council agreed with the police's request to suspend the license. They said this decision was made because the club might be linked to a recent serious crime. The police are still investigating this, so the council can't share more details yet. The entertainment industry was surprised by this news. Some international executives had planned to use the Groucho Club as a base for an upcoming event in London. The club, which opened in 1985, has been a popular spot for many well-known figures, including Stephen Fry, Harry Styles, and Rachel Weisz. Earlier this year, the Groucho Club made headlines for appointing its first female CEO and announcing plans to open a new club in West Yorkshire. The Groucho Club hasn't commented on the latest developments.