Overview

• A 34-year-old man was arrested on the evening of November 30 at a Hertfordshire address on suspicion of raping a woman at The Groucho Club in Soho.
• The alleged incident took place inside the Dean Street venue on November 13, prompting a police investigation led by the Central West Public Protection Team.
• The Metropolitan Police stated that there is no indication that employees of the club were involved in the alleged offense.
• Westminster City Council temporarily suspended The Groucho Club's licence for up to 28 days after concerns were raised about potential breaches of licensing conditions linked to the incident.
• A full licensing hearing is expected to take place within the next 28 days as the investigation continues.