A COUNTY nightspot could have its opening hours cut as a result of problems with crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.
West Mercia Police have requested a licensing review of the Vaults in Worcester Road, Malvern.
The review is being carried out by Malvern Hills District Council and a decision will be made at a licensing hearing, which is likely to take place in January. Police licensing officer Peter Hughes said there were issues with crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.
“Over a period of years, and particularly the last 12 months, police feel that incidents have warranted calling for a review of the licensing hours,” he said. The council’s licensing officer Niall McMenamin said any interested parties have until Wednesday to make submissions to the council.
The review will be a public hearing, which means anyone is welcome to attend. Vaults landlord Karl Crangle declined to comment.
Meanwhile, police were called out on Friday and Saturday evening after disturbances outside the newly opened Foley Arms Hotel.
Staff at the hotel, which opened its doors in Worcester Road the previous Tuesday, called police on Friday night after fighting broke out.
On Saturday night, police were again called to the hotel, and several arrests were made. Further arrests were made after fighting in the Malvern Link area.
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