A known thug slashed a security guard in Sainsbury’s after being told he could not enter with his pet dog. Mark Piper was stopped as he walked into the Royal Park Road store in Hyde Park, but then claimed it was a guide dog, despite a lack of insignia. The 36-year-old later admitted GBH without … Read more
THE inquest has opened into the death of a 23-year-old nightclub doorman who died in hospital. Benfield Kabila Philip Griffiths, known as Kabila, died at Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Saturday, March 16. Area coroner for Dorset, Rachael Griffin, opened the inquest into his death at Bournemouth Town Hall on Thursday, March 28. Kabila was born … Read more
A Halifax nightclub boss has defended his door staff after viral footage of bouncers clashing with revellers in a chaotic brawl on the dancefloor. The scenes unravelled at the Acapulco Club, in Waterhouse Street, at about 1am on Sunday, March 24. West Yorkshire Police are investigating reports of an assault. Acapulco manager Simon Jackson claims … Read more
A WEST Cumbrian man described as a “wretched character” by his defence barrister has admitted assaulting a police officer and possessing an offensive weapon. Daniel Irving, 36, became aggressive when he was refused entry to a Workington bar, threatening to stab the doorman with a key, Carlisle Crown Court heard. He then headbutted the police officer who … Read more
The family of a security guard killed in a crush outside a south London music venue is planning legal action to “find out the truth”. Lawyers for relatives of Gabrielle Hutchinson have sent letters before action to the owner of the Brixton O2 Academy, Academy Music Group (AMG) Limited, as well as security firms County … Read more
A man accused of killing a bar reveller with one punch has been acquitted as a second trial fell through. Leslie Wiseman, 32, of Whitehouse Meadows, Eastwood, has been released after being accused of manslaughter of Basildon man Paul Wallington. Basildon Crown Court was told Mr Wallington was hit outside the Vine bar in Brentwood … Read more
A bouncer died after tackling a reveller to the floor, an inquest has heard. Terry Findler collapsed on the street and was rushed to hospital after he intervened in an altercation involving two pub-goers and JD Weatherspoon bouncers. But sadly, nothing could be done to save Terry – who was known as Papa Bear – … Read more
A new private emergency response service is being brought to UK convenience retailers, providing a network of security guards that can be called on demand. Launching next month, the app-based platform Aura said it could provide retailers with quicker response rates following the sector’s accusations about poor police attendance amid the retail crime surge. It … Read more
A Darlington man has hit out after being involved in an incident which reportedly saw him “choked” while on the floor outside a nightclub. Josh Jackson thought he was going for a fun night out at The Gate, Darlington when the alleged incident took place at the weekend. Footage, which appears to show the aftermath … Read more
Hospital security staff battered a vulnerable patient leaving him covered in bruises in a ‘shocking display of abuse of power’. The suicidal victim had been rushed to North Manchester General Hospital in an ambulance after taking an overdose. After being seen in a cubicle within the hospital by medical staff, he was left alone with … Read more