An Altrincham bar deemed a ‘significant crime generator’ by council bosses – with the most violent incidents of any licensed premises in Trafford – will not reopen.
‘Severe violence’ has spilled out of Traders Tiki Bar, on Goose Green, on multiple occasions this year, the town hall said.
On February 14, a 17-year-old ‘gang member’ punched and kicked a man to the floor inside, Trafford council added.
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The violence continued outside after he was kicked out, but staff did nothing to stop it, town hall officers said. ‘Panicked’ customers were seen ‘fleeing’, they added.
The next night, customers who had been thrown out of the bar turned street furniture into ‘weapons’; made ‘numerous attempts’ to assault door staff; and punching the general manager in the face, the council continued.
The ‘group of bloodied and shirtless men’ continued ‘attacking, throwing objects and punches towards the premises’, council documents added.
Manchester Magistrates’ Court issued a closure order last month, which has now expired.
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The court heard the bar had the highest number of violent incidents of any licensed premises in the borough of Trafford, despite only being open three days a week.
Trafford council said it had evidence of ‘drug-related activity’ outside.
Those responsible for the running of Tiki Bar were called to a town hall hearing last week. The bar faced having its licence revoked, but the meeting was cancelled.
A spokeswoman for the council told the Local Democracy Reporting Service the hearing did not go ahead as the premises licence had been surrendered.
A licence is needed for a venue to sell alcohol; serve hot food after 11pm; and for live music and other forms of live entertainment.
The spokeswoman added: “The surrender means the premises cannot operate as a licensed venue. The hearing will not be rescheduled. Any future operation would require a new premises licence application, which would be subject to routine processes.”
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has been unable to contact the business for a comment.