Hauser & Wirth's Groucho Club closed amid Police Investigation

Celebrity favourite The Groucho Club remains closed amid a police investigation into allegations of “a recent serious criminal offence”. The private members’ club in London, had its licence temporarily suspended on Tuesday after a request by the Metropolitan Police.

Documents relating to the licensing hearing have been posted online but most of the content has been redacted. In a unusual step, the Metropolitan Police have refused to reveal any details about the allegations beyond the fact that they relate to claims of a recent serious crime.

It is understood the fact that a police investigation is taking place was only publicly revealed because the force had to apply for the club’s licence to be suspended. The Groucho Club is one of London’s most well-known private members’ clubs and has a long association with A-list celebrities. A Met spokesman said:"On Tuesday, November 26, a Westminster Council licensing hearing ruled that the license for the Groucho Club should be suspended for uptimes 28 days, until a full hearing can take place. The suspension will take effect immediately and follows an application made by the Metropolitan Police Service on the grounds that the venue had breached its licensing conditions and had been the scene of a recent serious criminal offence. The investigation into that offence is ongoing and, as a result, there is a limit to the detail that can be provided. The hearing was held in private for the same reason. Further details will be released when possible.”