Heaven Nightclub Bouncer Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Allegation Near Iconic Venue

Morenikeji Adewole, 47, denies charges of a 'predatory' attack as the case heads to trial in May 2025.

Morenikeji Adewole, a bouncer at London's Heaven nightclub, is accused of raping a woman near the venue on November 1, 2024.
The alleged incident led to a temporary closure of the nightclub by Westminster City Council on public safety grounds.
Adewole has pleaded not guilty to the charge and is currently being held in custody until his trial, which is scheduled to begin on May 19, 2025.
The nightclub's alcohol license has since been reinstated under stricter conditions, including a new 3 a.m. entry cutoff.
The case highlights broader concerns about crime associated with the venue, which the Metropolitan Police have described as a significant crime hotspot in the borough.