'Nightclub takeaway' stripped of its licence - your reaction

Express readers have had their say after a takeaway was stripped of its licence.
Shalamar. Picture courtesy of Google.Shalamar. Picture courtesy of Google.
Shalamar. Picture courtesy of Google.

Wakefield Council's Licensing Sub-Committee revoked the licence of Shalamar takeway, on Westgate in Wakefield city centre, at a meeting yesterday.

A video of people dancing and partying inside the takeaway went viral after it was shared on the internet in May 2015.

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Police claimed it had been playing loud music for several years, despite not being licensed for regulated entertainment.

In a report to the meeting, they said: “The premises operating in this fashion has resulted in it operating more as a nightclub than a late night refreshment venue, resulting in a poor dispersal of intoxicated persons from the city after licensed premises have closed. This then leads to incidents of violent crime and anti-social behaviour occurring.”

Many Express readers took to Facebook to react to yesterday's news.

Kelly Smith said: "This is absolutely ridiculous! I’d understand if they were serving alcohol but they’re not, it’s just people having some fun."

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Rory Robinson said: "I've been using that place for many years, the music has never posed a problem as it was always quite welcoming to hear when coming from the clubs.

I've never once had a problem with anyone in there, as people are more pre-occupied with ordering and getting their food."

Del Milburn wrote: "That's right, close a business that's been successful for years."

Kaley Leanne Asquith said: "What do they expect, it's bang on westgate, and surrounded by nightclubs, sad they've stripped licence."

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And Denbo Seilly questioned: "Precisely what harm was it doing to anyone?"

Sabrina Marshall wrote: "I can't believe it so many memories in there - it was the after party venue of all time it's sad for the owners and for all that go."

Phil Bayliss said: "The fun police have been out again."

And Oz Usy said: "Wow they played a bit of music for people while waiting for food hardly a crime is it the police and council should be ashamed of themselves instead of helping small business they are just trying to close them very bad news."

Carole Fisher wrote: "What an absolute JOKE!!! Think they need to get a grip!! They've been trading as long as I can remember ."

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Carol Ann Jones added: "It was a good kebab hole it will be sadly missed."

And Conrad Ellam said: "Good end of night entertainment and walk home food."

Martin Cave wrote: "Seems harsh. So many other issues that could be tackled. No harm done to anyone as far as I am aware."

Claire Amailey Brambles said: "Oh no... Used to boogie in here while waiting for our grub."

And Emma Bray said: "Booooooooo, Rip good times."