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Westminster club shuts after woman hit on the head with broken bottle
The management of the nightclub made the decision to close early following the attack
Vicky MunroReporter
Ledgister was apprehended after he was recognised by a police constable who had dealt with him before (Image: Metropolitan Police)
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A club in Westminster had to close early after a woman was attacked outside with a broken bottle.
The victim, who suffered a head injury just before 9pm on Tuesday (January 1), was taken to a central London hospital.
A man suffering from minor injuries was arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH and has been taken to hospital for treatment
A Met Police spokesman said: "Police were called to a nightclub in Victoria Embankment at 8.55pm on Tuesday, January 1, following reports of an assault on a woman.
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"Officers and the London Ambulance attended. A woman was found with a head wound believed to be caused by a broken bottle.
"She has been taken to a central London hospital. Her injury is not believed to be life-threatening.
"A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH. He has been taken to hospital be treated for minor injuries."
Following the attack and while police were at the scene, a large group of people built up outside the nightclub.
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The Met Police spokesman added: "The management of the nightclub made a decision to close the premises.
"Officers helped to facilitate this process and the nightclub was closed by about 11pm."
There were no further arrests.