THE owners of Henley’s lap dancing club have appealed against the loss of its licence.

Diamonds and Pearls in Greys Road car park had its licence revoked at the request of the police after a total of 106 crimes were reported at the premises in two years.

South Oxfordshire District Council’s licensing panel heard evidence of licence breaches, including drug taking, prostitution, assaults by staff on customers and operating out of hours. The reported crimes included 18 assaults, nine incidents involving drugs, 12 cases of fraud, six thefts, one affray and a rape.

Andy Mags, owner of Diamonds and Pearls, and Leno Borg, owner of Latinos nightclub, which shares the building and is covered by the same licence, have lodged an appeal, meaning the clubs can remain open until it is heard.

The hearing will take place at Oxford Magistrates Court.

Published 31/05/11