A restaurant has lost its licence after police found more than 60 guests enjoying a wedding reception during lockdown. The award-winning Indian restaurant called Hot Chilli’s was visited by officers who found the party in full swing back in March.
The event, when indoor mixing between different households was prohibited, resulted in fixed penalty notices of £200 being handed out to 37 adults - totalling £7,400.
It also prompted a review of Hot Chilli’s licence at the request of police, Lancs Live reports. Before a licensing hearing, video footage recorded by police of what they found on the day, was shown.
PC Andrew Hopwood said there had been a report to the police that an Indian wedding was taking place inside the restaurant, in Duscar
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