The police argued that the CCTV footage from the incident demonstrated Mr. Yavuz's failure as a responsible Premises Licence Holder, highlighting his actions as escalating, rather than deescalating, the situation.
Matthew Jones, CEO of YMCA Thames Gateway Group, stated, "By applying for a variation to our existing licence, it means that we could... accommodate more than one celebration event and serve alcohol, at any one time."
The police clarified that management's downplaying of a significant incident led to critical miscommunication, which potentially jeopardized public safety at the Frankfort Arms.
The application to update the premises licence for the Royal Bell pub allows for extended hours for alcohol sales and recorded music, enhancing the site's commercial viability.