One of London's most famous private members' clubs, The Groucho Club, has shut following claims a "serious crime" had taken place at the premises. Westminster City Council said it had suspended the Soho venue’s licence after a request from the Metropolitan Police.

The famous London art-world hangout, the Groucho Club, has been shuttered immediately as reports of criminal activity swirl.

Groucho - a popular meeting point for London’s famous artists, musicians, writers and media figures - has had its venue licence suspended by Westminster City Council

One of Soho’s best-known private members’ clubs has been forced to close as police investigate reports of a “serious crime”.

The Groucho Club, a private members' club in Soho, London owned by the founders of Hauser & Wirth gallery, has temporarily shut as police investigate allegations of a "serious crime" on its premises.

Today, it’s not the same story: the private club which opened in 1985 has just been shut down due to being allegedly linked to ‘serious crime’. Westminster City Council said it suspended the venue’s licence after a request from the Metropolitan Police, which is investigating a ‘serious criminal offence’ that took place at the club.

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