London's famous Groucho Club closes after allegations of ‘serious crime’ on premises

The Groucho Club is understood to have co-operated with the council’s licensing sub-committee (Ian West/PA)

The Groucho Club, a London celebrity haunt, has closed following claims that a “serious crime” took place at the premises.

Westminster City Council on Tuesday said it had suspended the Soho venue’s licence after a request by the Metropolitan Police.