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One of Britain s most iconic nightclubs Fabric has been shut down after its licence was revoked amid concerns over drug use. The news was announced early on Wednesday morning, despite a petition to save the club received 150,000 signatures. Representatives of Fabric nightclub had gathered at the council meeting to make their case for the popular venue to remain open.
But the decision was made after police raised concerns about drugs on the premises and the deaths of two teenagers from suspected overdoses. Last month the Met Police applied to the council for the licence to be reviewed amid concerns about serious crime linked to the club. DJ Jacob Husley, who has worked at the club s Sunday night party for the past eight years, said he was shocked and angry at the decision.
He said: We are in shock. I am feeling a mixture of disbelief and anger and sadness. He added: It would be a devastating blow for London and culture, and clubs across the UK.
It sets a precedent. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan had previously said he was determined to do more to protect London s iconic clubs . But he said that City Hall did not have the power to intervene in licensing cases like this one.
He urged everyone involved to find a common-sense solution that ensures the club remains open while protecting the safety of those who want to enjoy London s clubbing scene . Mr Husley said he could not say whether the club s owners will appeal but added that he hoped we are not finished with this . A spokeswoman for the Met said: Police felt the need to act due to concerns about the safety of those attending the club due to the supply of class A drugs in the venue and the recent deaths of two young men linked to the club.
We support this decision made by Islington Council s licensing committee.
London has a world-renowned night-time economy and people should be able to enjoy it safely, without concerns of serious crime.
The Met is committed to working in partnership with those responsible for this sector to ensure that this happens.