A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in The Groucho Club.
Scotland Yard said the attacked took place on Wednesday, November 13.
A 34-year-old man was taken into custody last night after being detained at a Hertfordshire address on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody.
Police do not believe any staff were involved in the alleged offence.
It was revealed this week that the famous club in London‘s Soho had been closed with immediate effect at the request of police.
A Met Police spokesperson said today: ‘On Tuesday, 26 November, a Westminster Council licensing hearing ruled that the licence for The Groucho Club should be suspended for up to 28 days until a full hearing can take place.
A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly raped in The Groucho Club (file pic)
‘The initial hearing was held following an application by the Met which raised concerns that the venue had breached licensing conditions and had been the scene of the serious criminal offence set out above.’
The investigation is being led by officers at the Met’s Central West Public Protection Team.
The female complainant is being supported by specialist officers.
A spokesperson for Westminster City Council told MailOnline this week that the decision to suspend the club’s license at the request of the police was made at a licensing committee meeting.
