Crying in the Club: The Dark Side of London Nightlife

Heaven, the popular LGBTQ+ nightclub located in central London, has been shut down by Westminster council after a member of their security team was charged with the sexual assault of an 18 year old woman on the venue’s premises. After being denied entry because she was deemed too intoxicated, the guard followed her and committed the heinous crime. Although Heaven will be shut for nearly a month, the bar is not the only London venue that experiences poorly dealt with crime scenarios. When the staff members who are meant to protect patrons become the perpetrators, how are club-goers expected to feel safe, especially whilst under the influence?