Two drug-related deaths and non-fatal stabbing reported at London’s Drumsheds

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Standard.A 29-year-old woman also died in hospital after an event on December 7, with police believing that it was also connected to drug use.On November 16, a man was attacked with a weapon in the venue too, with Metropolitan Police officers called to the scene.

No arrests have been made in connection with any of these three incidents.A police spokesperson said: “Public safety is our priority and following a request from the Metropolitan Police, Enfield Council held an extraordinary licensing hearing for Drumsheds, operated by Broadwick Live.”“This follows three serious incidents at the venue in recent weeks, with our officers investigating two unexpected deaths and a non-fatal stabbing.“The council decided the venue could retain its licence, subject to additional conditions.

We have had contingencies in place for the most recent event, including an enhanced police presence.”Enfield Councillor Susan Erbil said: “Enfield Council’s primary concern is always for the safety and wellbeing of its residents and visitors to the borough.

The council held an interim licensing hearing at the request of the Metropolitan Police on December 12.“The licensing committee heard the evidence presented to them by the police and on behalf of the venue’s management / operators and agreed that the license holder should retain its licence but with additional conditions.“Council officers and the police will continue to monitor the premises to ensure these conditions are in place.