The UK’s biggest nightclub could have its license REMOVED after ‘drug-related deaths’, knife crime and horror stories from revelers that they were ‘crushed by a crowd of thousands’

A 15,000 capacity “superclub” in north London faces having its license revoked following drug-related deaths and a stabbing at the premises.

Drumsheds in Tottenham, Enfield faces closure after the Metropolitan Police submitted an application to review its license following a series of recent serious incidents, including a drug overdose and a partygoer attacked with a knife.

Four spectators from the club were rushed to hospital on the night of October 12 after taking medication at the scene.

A 27-year-old man tragically died and another required urgent treatment following the incident which was not immediately reported to police.

Another evening, a 29-year-old woman died from a drug overdose.

And at another event on Saturday, November 16, officers were called to the clubhouse after reports of a man being attacked with a knife. The victim was hospitalized after suffering several lacerations to his body.

A police report states that officers considered closing the venue that evening due to the venue’s lack of cooperation, but were unable to do so due to “the size of the crowd” and the “lack of resources to do it safely.

Meanwhile, revelers at an event earlier this month at the party space – one of Europe’s largest – complained of huge queues, crushing crowds and of “physical violence”.

On December 7, two clubbers were rushed to hospital after taking drugs there.

A party girl allegedly mixed ecstasy in a can of soft drink in the toilet, before drinking it through a straw. She received medical treatment but died “shortly thereafter.”

Another spectator at the same event took a “multi-shroom pill” before having a seizure at the venue’s medical center.

He was taken to North Middlesex Hospital in an ambulance, where he was later released. Police were informed of the incident by the hospital rather than Drumsheds.

No arrests have been made in connection with any drug or stabbing incidents.

A week later, clubbers said they were forced to queue for “hours” and felt “unsafe” after being “crushed” by crowds at the popular party space, one of the busiest greats of Europe.

Petitions demanding “accountability” and compensation for “unsafe conditions” have been launched following another chaotic event on December 13.

Seasoned partygoers who have attended “hundreds of raves” called the Drumsheds event “by far the worst they have attended”.

“Very disappointed at best, dangerous at worst,” one wrote.

Written representations from club goers to Enfield Council complained of a lack of toilets, severe overcrowding, queues of up to two hours and reports of people suffering seizures. panic.

An attendee at the Dec. 13 event reported seeing someone “urinating in the queue.”

The site is one of those operated by Broadwick Live, which also owns Printworks in Canada Water and Meridian Water in Enfield. Drumsheds opened on the site of a former Ikea store in March 2023.

In a letter submitted to Enfield Council, Met Police said the high number of dangerous incidents at the venue in such a short time warranted an urgent review of the club’s license.

The force said there remained a serious risk of further crime and disorder while the nightclub was allowed to continue hosting events.

His license review application said: “Given the serious nature of the incidents at Drumsheds, over such a short period of time, I believe the venue’s license should be suspended. It is thus possible to understand why these incidents occur and the measures put in place to mitigate them.

“Leaving the venue open risks causing crime and similar incidents and further compromising the objectives of the permission. »

Councilors will consider the future of the venue at a committee meeting on January 7, after agreeing at an emergency meeting on December 12 to allow the party venue to continue operating – although no events is currently planned at Drumsheds ahead of the exam.

Justine Simons OBE, London’s deputy mayor for culture and creative industries, said the business had a history of being “proactive” and taking licensing obligations seriously, but added that lessons needed be “quickly learned” following major incidents.

In a letter to the council, she wrote: “The safety of Londoners is the Mayor’s number one priority. We were therefore deeply saddened by reports that a member of the public has tragically died in hospital after attending Drumsheds.

“Our thoughts are with their family and friends and we are grateful to the Metropolitan Police who continue to investigate this very sad incident.”

“It is now important that lessons are learned quickly and relevant measures are put in place to address these complex challenges.

“The safety and welfare of the public, including support for vulnerable drug users, is of the utmost importance. We encourage all parties to work together to ensure the venue remains open and safe for everyone to enjoy.

MailOnline has contacted Drumsheds for comment.