A lap-dancing club has been saved from closure despite police claiming traces of cocaine were found in the toilets.
Walter Angliss, owner of the Piano Lounge, in King Street Parade, Twickenham, was hauled in front of Richmond Council’s licensing sub-committee on Thursday after Richmond Police officers claimed they found traces of the class A drug.
Dancers at the club were also alleged to have been spotted having physical contact with punters when undercover detectives visited the club in September.
Despite strong objections from residents of Poulett Gardens and Cross Deep, who claimed the club was “not suited” to a residential area, councillors decided to allow Mr Angliss to continue running the business - but slapped him with a three-month suspension.
The club must also follow strict conditions, including Mr Angliss’ brother Max Angliss becoming joint licence holder, and staff at the lap-dancing club not parking in Poulett Gardens.
Mr Angliss, 55, said he would make sure a 1m distance between dancers and punters would be observed
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