A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman at The Groucho Club, the Metropolitan Police has said. The celebrity haunt has been closed since last week after officers called for their licence to be suspended because of reports of a serious criminal offence.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of rape in relation to the investigation that resulted in the sudden closure of one of London’s most exclusive clubs. The venue had its license

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

News of the arrest following the alleged attack on a woman comes after Westminster City Council suspended the Soho venue’s licence after a request from the Metropolitan Police

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

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.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman at London's Groucho Club. Metropolitan Police said the alleged rape took place inside the private members' club in Dean Street, Soho, on 13 November. The 34-year-old man, from Hertfordshire, was arrested on Saturday and remains in custody, the force said.

A man arrested on suspicion of rape at London venue The Groucho Club has been released on bail until late February, the Metropolitan Police has said. The 34-year-old was arrested in Hertfordshire on Saturday over reports of a woman being raped inside the popular celebrity haunt in November.

The Soho club - which has A-list celebrities among its members - has had its licence suspended. Police say there is no suggestion at this stage that staff at the venue were involved.

The celebrity hangout was closed last month following claims a 'recent serious criminal offence' had taken place

Man arrested on suspicion of rape at London venue The Groucho Club - An investigation was launched following reports of a woman being raped in November.