Club boss fined over licence breaches (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)
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Boss of Twickenham's Piano Lounge fined over seven licence breaches
3:12pm Thursday 17th March 2011 in News
In court: Boss of Twickenham's Piano Lounge fined over seven licence breaches
The owner of a lap-dancing club was fined more than £5,000 today after he admitted breaking seven conditions of his licence.
Walter Angliss, owner of the Piano Lounge, in Twickenham, appeared at Richmond Magistrates’ Court after undercover police officers visited his club in September and saw a number of breaches.
Dancers were found to be in physical contact with customers and each other and did not remain standing during their performances, as required.
Angliss also admitted allowing Thai massages to take place at the club, in King Street Parade, without the correct licence.
He was today ordered to pay £5,765 by magistrates.
In January Richmond Council’s licensing sub-committee suspended the club’s licence for three months.
Angliss has appealed the suspension and the club’s fate will be decided at Richmond Magistrates’ Court on March 30.
