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One of Glasgow's most distinctive venues The Arches may close following a disastrous series of events over the weekend.
As Fact reports, Glasgow police closed the club this weekend after a women was found unconscious inside the venue at the weekend and 26 people were reported for drugs and alchohol offences in a single night. The GBX clubnight closed early following the police shutting it down. Glasgow licensing chiefs are now reviewing what actions should be taken today.
Chief inspector Mark Sutherland said of the closure: "I am committed to ensuring the safety of those who socialise within Glasgow City Centre and this closure was absolutely necessary to achieve this."
This is not the first time the club has been brought to the police's attention: in February five people were hospitalised and a 17 year old died after taking a 'Mortal Kombat' pill in the club.
Ahead of the verdict, the club has responded with a statement on their site: "Having worked in increased partnership with Police Scotland and done all that has been asked to further mitigate risk at club events since the tragic events of February 2014, the Arches is disappointed to be summoned to tomorrow’s Licensing Board hearing. However, we remain wholly committed to the health and safety of our customers and are fully prepared to consider any further recommendations that the hearing may bring."
A verdict on the club's future, including the additional sanctions that may come into place, is expected later this week.
