Man arrested in Hertfordshire on suspicion of rape at central London club
A woman reported being attacked at The Groucho Club in Soho last month
Last updated 1st Dec 2024
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Hertfordshire on suspicion of rape at central London venue The Groucho Club.
An investigation was launched following reports of a woman being raped inside the popular celebrity haunt in November.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson says the man was arrested in Hertfordshire on suspicion of rape and is being questioned in custody.
The private members' club had its licence temporarily suspended earlier this week after a request by police.
In a statement, Scotland Yard said the application raised concerns that the venue had "breached licensing conditions" and had been the scene of a serious criminal offence.
Westminster Council ruled that the club's licence be suspended for up to 28 days until a full hearing can take place.
There is no suggestion that Groucho employees were involved in the offence, the force added.