Chorley pub loses licence due to violence and coronavirus breaches
Chorley Council said it has revoked the premises licence of the Bretherton Arms in Eaves Lane following a hearing of its licensing committee on May 13.
The meeting was held following an application from Lancashire Police who had raised concerns about the pub's "association with serious crime".
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Hide AdIt follows an incident on April 17 when a customer suffered life-threatening head injuries in an attack in the rear yard of the pub.
The Council’s licencing sub-committee also determined there had been serious breaches of Coronavirus regulations at the pub, which is owned and operated Star Pubs and Bars Ltd.
A previous Summary Review in October 2020, prompted by another violent assault in which a customer suffered a ruptured eyeball and needed surgery to save his vision.
Licensing officers had found serious failings associated with the management of the premises and had imposed reduced hours on when alcohol could be served, as well as strict conditions relating to door staff.