Liverpool gay bar Gbar allowed to reopen after stabbing incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

Gbar in Liverpool will reopen after its licence suspension following a stabbing outside the venue in September.

Gbar on Tithebarn Street in Liverpool city centre will be permitted to reopen after its licence was suspended following a stabbing outside the venue on 20 September. Three men were injured in the incident. Liverpool Council's licensing and gambling sub-committee approved reopening with an 8am closing time on Friday, despite Merseyside Police requesting a 6am closure.

Three men were charged following the stabbing. Patrick Morgan, 31, has been charged with two counts of Section 18 wounding with intent, violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. Jonny Gee, 18, and Stephen Gee, 22, both of Everton, face similar charges, with Stephen Gee also charged with possession of Class B controlled drugs. All three appeared at Wirral Magistrates' Court in September.

The hearing was told the venue had made significant changes since the incident. Sarah Taylor, acting on behalf of the bar's owners, told councillors that the management and door staff on duty on 20 September had been dismissed and a new designated premises supervisor appointed. Police noted that the stabbing had been preceded by several unreported incidents, including an affray involving about ten people in December. PC Nicola Ireland said this demonstrated 'a culture' of failing to report matters to police. Taylor said the venue had since introduced additional staff training and other improvements.

How it is being reported

• City centre bar to reopen after licence suspension over stabbingGbar's licence was suspended after three men were stabbed outside the venue.BBC Merseyside · 16 Oct, 20:08
• Gbar in Liverpool allowed to reopen after closure amid late night stabbingThree men were charged in connection with the stabbing in Liverpool city centre last monthLiverpool Echo · 16 Oct, 15:37

In this story: Gbar · Liverpool · Patrick Morgan · Jonny Gee · Stephen Gee · Merseyside Police · Liverpool Council

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