The Kensington and Chelsea Council has revoked the licence of Volcano Sound System after a violent incident at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival, where a man was severely assaulted and left unattended. The council and Metropolitan Police expressed concerns over public safety, highlighting that Volcano failed to provide adequate protection and showed negligence towards the victim's welfare. The Licensing Committee emphasized the need for a safe environment at such events, criticizing Volcano for breaching licensing conditions and not notifying authorities during the incident.
The committee determined that the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety licensing objectives were not promoted by the Premises Licence Holder.
The Committee emphatically agreed and maintain that Notting Hill Carnival should be a safe environment for all persons, including the vulnerable, attending this international event.
Volcano had failed to protect an intoxicated and clearly vulnerable individual who had been seriously assaulted twice on the premises.
Despite having operated at Notting Hill Carnival in various locations since 2008, the Premises Licence Holder did not seem to appreciate that it was his primary responsibility to ensure the effective and safe management of the venue.
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