A bar shut-down after being linked to gang activity by police must wait a further six weeks to hear the end of an appeal against losing its license.
Bar Se7en, in the Arcade, Croydon, lost its license in April after police reported numerous failings, with 35 reported crimes since 2007, and problems during the two previous New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Scheduled for a two day hearing on September 15 and 16, at Croydon Magistrates Court, proceedings were held up on the first morning by the late submittal of CCTV footage, not compatible with the court’s system, by the bar owner Seeven Arokium.
Chair of the bench Heather Oastler, rejecting the submission, said: “It is in fact a requirement your licence CCTV should be in a viewable format.”
The final day of the hearing has been postponed until November 3.
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