The North Eight pub in Hornsey faces potential loss of its premises licence following 40 police callouts for incidents, predominantly related to violence, between May 2024 and June 2025. The police categorized the establishment as a 'hotspot for violence', criticizing the landlord for ineffective security measures. Despite claims from a licensing consultant about malicious reporting and discrimination against the pub's traveller clientele, committee member Adam Small asserted serious failings in upholding licensing requirements have caused distress among locals. The situation raises concerns about public safety and community tensions related to the pub's reputation.
The Metropolitan Police described North Eight pub as a 'hotspot for violence and public order', citing the landlord's failures to implement effective security measures and uphold licensing conditions.
Committee member Adam Small stated that the pub had 'repeatedly and egregiously' failed to uphold the basic requirements of the Licensing Act, causing distress to Hornsey residents.
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