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Club drink deals 'cause violence' | Club drink deals 'cause violence' |
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Londonderry's top policeman has said that alcohol promotions at a nightclub in the Waterside are to blame for more drink-related violence in the area. | Londonderry's top policeman has said that alcohol promotions at a nightclub in the Waterside are to blame for more drink-related violence in the area. |
Chief Inspector Chris Yates is to lodge an objection to the renewal of an entertainments licence at Red Rooms. | Chief Inspector Chris Yates is to lodge an objection to the renewal of an entertainments licence at Red Rooms. |
He said complaints of criminal damage and assault have increased in the area. | He said complaints of criminal damage and assault have increased in the area. |
In a statement, Red Rooms said it faced "the same issues as any other venue in the city," and the club was "one of the safest places for a night out." | In a statement, Red Rooms said it faced "the same issues as any other venue in the city," and the club was "one of the safest places for a night out." |
One resident, who has lived in nearby Simpson's Brae for 40 years and who didn't want to give his name, said his car has been damaged by people leaving the club. | One resident, who has lived in nearby Simpson's Brae for 40 years and who didn't want to give his name, said his car has been damaged by people leaving the club. |
"I lost both wing mirrors. | "I lost both wing mirrors. |
"The glass wasn't broken but the back covers were taken off, and they're now taped on. | "The glass wasn't broken but the back covers were taken off, and they're now taped on. |
"The fella across the street from me, I think it's five times he's had his taken off. | "The fella across the street from me, I think it's five times he's had his taken off. |
"He has no wing mirrors now at all," he said. | "He has no wing mirrors now at all," he said. |
The management of Red Rooms said it provided "much-needed employment and bring thousands of people to the Waterside for high quality entertainment every month. | The management of Red Rooms said it provided "much-needed employment and bring thousands of people to the Waterside for high quality entertainment every month. |
"This has a ripple effect economically for a wide range of other businesses in the area, such as taxis, restaurants and retailers, to name but a few. | "This has a ripple effect economically for a wide range of other businesses in the area, such as taxis, restaurants and retailers, to name but a few. |
"We are committed to working closely with the PSNI and security contractors," the statement said. | "We are committed to working closely with the PSNI and security contractors," the statement said. |
Chief Inspector Yates will lodge his formal objection at a meeting of Derry City Council this week. | Chief Inspector Yates will lodge his formal objection at a meeting of Derry City Council this week. |
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