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An ‘intoxicated’ man punched a nightclub bouncer in Swindon town centre after being refused entry. Jake Morgan, of Somerville Road, appeared in the dock at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, August 8. The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of common assault. Keith Ballinger, prosecuting, told the court that an argument broke out with door … Read more
A shop security guard has described how he disarmed a knifeman after an 11-year-old girl was stabbed in London’s Leicester Square. Abdullah, 29, said he “heard a scream”, then “jumped on” the man who was attacking the child before holding him down and taking the knife off him. “I just saw a kid getting stabbed … Read more
An Accrington nightclub could be stripped of its licence following an increase in incidents causing issues for the police. Several meetings have already taken place between the management at Dodge, in Warner Street, and the police and an action plan was drawn up. However, police say incidents have continued and are worried the current management … Read more
A 20-year-old man is boarding up businesses in the city centre to save them from potential riots. Ethan, a bouncer who does not wish to share his surname, is helping businesses reinforce their doors and windows as Brighton city centre fears violence this evening. Far-right riots have been taking place across the county, with a number … Read more
A doorman violently pushed a customer to the ground causing him to fracture his elbow. Shaun Storey was working as a security supervisor at The Yard bar in Newcastle city centre when a man left the premises with a glass. Newcastle Crown Court heard how the 51-year-old pushed him violently and threw him to the … Read more
A NIGHTCLUB manager in Pembrokeshire testified in court about a violent incident on the night of April 21, 2022, which she described as “one of the most violent” she had ever witnessed. Cathy Walters was knocked unconscious when three men forced their way into the Saundersfoot nightclub and attacked two doormen on duty. This week, … Read more
A Doncaster pub doorman was reportedly stabbed after a customer was denied entry to the premises – with bar bosses praised for the handling of the drama. Police and paramedics were called to The Angel and Royal in Cleveland Street in Doncaster city centre with a cordon put in place. The pub was shut throughout … Read more
Alun Harris-Richards was described as a “much-loved husband and father”. Mourners gathered to pay their final respects to a security guard who died after an incident at Asda in Arbroath. Alun Harris-Richards’ funeral took place at Parkgrove Crematorium by Friockheim on Friday. The 61-year-old was described as a “much-loved husband and father” after the tragedy … Read more
A shoplifter who “repeatedly headbutted” a supermarket security guard when confronted after picking up alcohol has begun a jail term. Joshua Turner, 22, was given a 20-week prison term at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court after admitting to assaulting the guard at a Morrisons in Walton, Peterborough. Cambridgeshire Constabulary described the attack as “awful” and said the … Read more
A man believed to be wanted in connection with four ‘horrific’ rapes in Manchester city centre was reportedly detained by two security staff until police arrived. The perpetrator is believed to have targeted ‘intoxicated men and women’ before raping them and stealing their personal belongings. An investigation was launched by Greater Manchester Police following spate … Read more