According to police, 13 separate crimes have been reported at the venue since March 2023, including assault, battery, sexual assaults and an incident involving a knife.
They said a string of incidents were linked to revellers who had taken part in the drinks offer known as “Crisis Buster”, the Local Democracy Service reports.
The promotion allowed customers to access six different bars and be served unlimited drinks between 8pm and midnight with a £20 wristband.
A witness told police that they saw concerning incidents involving individuals wearing the wristbands “on a regular basis”.
On another occasion, a 16-year-old boy who had been reported missing visited Mambo, purchased a Crisis Buster wristband and was served alcoholic drinks without having to show his ID.
In 2023, police met with the club owners twice to discuss concerns over the promotion but were told there was no intention to stop the offer.
In March 2024, police suggested an action plan to ensure that licensing objectives were followed and offered a free ID scanner for the venue, both of which were refused.
