NIGHTCLUB One9Five has had its licence suspended following the weekend's mass brawl in Epping High Street.
The popular nightspot was told this morning to shut down by Epping Forest Council after a request by Essex Police.
A total of 13 people were taken to hospital following the "large-scale disorder", which happened at around 2.25am on Saturday (September 26) outside the club in Cottis Lane and in the High Street.
Witnesses have told the Guardian how a gang of men turned up at the scene in a van armed with knives and screwdrivers, and began randomly attacking drinkers.
There have been conflicting accounts of what sparked the violence, but today the owner of the Edge Bar, which is next door to One9Five, said his premises had nothing to do with the disturbance.
A spokesman for Epping Forest District Council said police had made the application over concerns about “serious crime and serious disorder”.
The owners of One9Five have objected to the suspension, which means the council will meet again next week to review the decision.
The club's licence remains suspended until the hearing, but so far no date has been set for when it will be held.
No-one from Club One9Five has been available for comment.
Meanwhile the Guardian understands one of those seriously injured in the rampage was stabbed in the throat with a screwdriver, and was initially judged to be in a life-threatening condition by medical staff.
The unnamed man, in his early 20s, had to have an emergency tracheostomy operation after the attack left him unable to breath.
He is to remain in hospital for at least four more weeks but is expected to recover.
A 46-year-old man from Harlow was arrested and bailed till December on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following the mayhem.
Police have been unable to confirm whether anyone else has since been arrested.
Officers are still appealing for witnesses to the violence to come forward to help with their inquiries.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Harlow CID on 0300 333 4444.
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