Pubs are in the Pink after blanket ban policy cancelled
Police objections to a pub opening late have been withdrawn – after they conceded the Pink tribute and drag queen act may not "increase the violent crime in the area" after all.
Baileys bar applied to open until 5am this Saturday and Sunday – two hours later than usual – but police objected, writing that the events “undermine the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objective”.
The letter also stated that the events – a Pink tribute act and drag queen from Hull known as Lucy Garter – would “have a detrimental impact on the area and potentially increase violent crime”.
However, the objection was withdrawn at the last minute and the events will now go ahead.
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