Men ‘armed with machetes’ try to storm London nightclub
Jen Mills
Men refused entry to an upmarket nightclub allegedly tried to storm it ‘armed with machetes’ last night.
Two people were injured during the incident at Tabu nightclub in Mayfair, round the corner from the celebrity favourite Annabel’s.
Police arrested one man at the scene and then detained another three in Herfordshire later in the night.
Photographs from the scene show offers outside the venue, with their van parked nearby.
A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘Police were called at 3.11am on Sunday, 30 March to a venue on Dover Street, W1 following reports of a disturbance and three people in possession of weapons.
‘Officers attended and one man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
‘Following initial enquiries, three men were arrested in Hertfordshire in the early hours of this morning in connection with this investigation. All four men remain in custody.
‘At this time, it’s believed that this was an isolated incident.
‘Two people sustained injuries which are not life changing.’
Police appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
UK News and Pictures, whose photographer took photos of officers responding last night, reported that a nearby venue manager witnessed the moment the men tried to force their way in.
The unmamed worker said: ‘It was pure chaos. The men tried to charge the door with large blades. How anyone wasn’t hurt was just pure luck.
‘Our customers come out for a good evening, and they don’t expect to see something like this.’
A terrifying incident unfolded at the Tabu nightclub in Mayfair, London, in the early hours of Sunday morning when a group of men armed with machetes attempted to force their way into the popular venue. Incident Details The drama erupted on Dover Street when the group, who had been refused entry to the renowned Hawaiian-themed nightclub earlier in the evening, returned armed with large blades. Witnesses described the chaotic scenes as the men tried to charge the club's entrance, brandishing machetes in an attempt to gain access. Men Armed With Machetes Attempt To Storm Tabu Club In Mayfair Swift Police Response Officers from the Metropolitan Police rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the disturbance. Police sources have confirmed that several arrests have been made and a number of machetes have been recovered. Men Armed With Machetes Attempt To Storm Tabu Club In Mayfair A nearby venue manager, who wished to remain anonymous, described the terrifying moment the armed men attempted to storm the club: "It was pure chaos. The men tried to charge the door with large blades. How anyone wasn???t hurt was just pure luck. Our customers come out for a good evening, and they don???t expect to see something like this." Men Armed With Machetes Attempt To Storm Tabu Club In Mayfair He also praised the swift response from the police: "The officers dealt with it very quickly, and we saw a number of people being arrested. It???s not good for business to have this kind of trouble, but thankfully the situation was brought under control." Club Profile Mahiki, located on Dover Street in Mayfair, is a well-known Hawaiian-themed nightclub and bar famous for its tropical cocktails and celebrity clientele. Notable guests over the years have included Paris Hilton, Kelly Rowland, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna. The club's exclusive atmosphere makes it a popular destination for high-profile individuals. Men Armed With Machetes Attempt To Storm Tabu Club In Mayfair
Four men were arrested over the incident (Picture: UKNIP)
Praising the swift response from police, he said: ‘The officers dealt with it very quickly, and we saw a number of people being arrested. It’s not good for business to have this kind of trouble, but thankfully the situation was brought under control.’
Metro has contacted Tabu for comment on the incident.
The club’s website describes it as ‘the home of Tokyo Nightlife, located in the heart of Mayfair’.
It adds that ‘for the best experience and the easiest way to gain access into our Tokyo inspired universe, a table reservation is highly encouraged.’
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