A controversial bar has mounted a legal challenge against a decision to cut its opening hours following a series of violent incidents.

Funky Mojoe in High Road, South Woodford, was ordered to close at 11.30pm at weekends by a Redbridge Council licensing committee last month.
 

The committee was shown CCTV footage of various fights and anti-social behaviour outside the venue, including a car being driven into a crowd of people.
 

It was confirmed yesterday that Funky Mojoe had launched an appeal against the decision, but Redbridge Council now says the bar's owners are also seeking a judicial review of the licensing meeting.
 

During the hearing last month, Funky Mojoe lawyer David Dadds threatened to take further action against the authority, accusing it of not following proper procedure.
 

Mr Dadds then walked out after his request for an adjournment was rejected.
 

He said proceedings should have been postponed because he had been on holiday when some of the council's documentation was sent to his firm.
 

Mr Dadds also questioned the legality of CCTV evidence considered during the hearing and claimed that a public notice about the review was printed partly in an incorrect font size.
 

The grounds for Funky Mojoe's bid for a judicial review have not yet been revealed.
 

A spokeswoman for Redbridge Council said: "The council has been notified that an appeal has been lodged on behalf of the licence holder of Funky Mojoe.
 

"The council has been notified that the licence holder is also seeking a judicial review and our legal team will be considering the objections raised.
 

"We are not able to comment any further on the legal process at this stage."
 

Pending the outcome of the hearing, the club is still allowed to stay open until its current licensed closing time of 2.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
 

The Guardian is awaiting a comment from Mr Dadds.