Residents call for Haringey pub to be closed down

"Google Maps A north London pub has said it is being unfairly targeted after residents called for police to shut it down over complaints of violence and vandalism. The North Eight pub on Hornsey High Street, Haringey, had its licence revoked in August, but it has been allowed to stay open after its owners appealed the decision. Since then, locals say anti-social behaviour has continued, with police called to fights outside the pub on 30 August and 8 September."

"The pub says it has been targeted because it serves members of the traveller community, and that a number of reports to the police were "false or exaggerated". Haringey Council said it was "working with the police to urgently look into these matters". A meeting of Haringey Council's licensing sub-committee on 5 August revoked the pub's licence, after concluding it had undermined all four licensing objectives."

"These include prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. Committee member Labour councillor Adam Small said the licence holder had "repeatedly and egregiously" failed to uphold the "most basic requirements set out in the licensing act". However, the pub launched an appeal, meaning it can continue to operate and its licence remains valid until the issue is heard at Highbury Magistrates' Court."

North Eight pub had its licence revoked by Haringey Council's licensing sub-committee on 5 August after finding it undermined all four licensing objectives, including prevention of crime and protection of children. The pub appealed, allowing it to remain open until the case is heard at Highbury Magistrates' Court. Residents report ongoing anti-social behaviour and police responses to fights on 30 August and 8 September, and claim a nearby restaurant had its windows smashed on 6 September. The pub contends it is being unfairly targeted for serving traveller community members and says some police reports were 'false or exaggerated'. Haringey Council said it is working with police to investigate.

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