Pub named and shamed by chief constable loses licence for hosting lockdown party like a 'prohibition speakeasy'
hereLicensing manager Mike Robinson said police were driving past the pub when they noticed a number of vehicles in the car park, and the curtains drawn, which led them to suspect the business might be trading.The Billy Goat on Stamford Street was still open for a ‘private party’, allowing patrons to enter via the back door.The designated premises supervisor (DPS) Kathleen O’Neil was told by PC Martin Dench she had 30 minutes to clear customers from the pub and close the premises.However once police had left, CCTV footage showed that she once again began serving drinks.When officers returned, there were still customers inside the Billy Goat who began to leave when the police car pulled into the car park.Ms O’Neil and her family remained on