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Telegraph
a day ago
- General
- Telegraph
Nightclub security guard accused of rape had no right to work in UK, court hears
A Nigerian nightclub security guard accused of rape had no right to work in Britain, a court heard. Morenikeji Adewole, 47, is accused of raping a 19-year-old woman in his car near gay nightclub Heaven in central London last November. The court was previously told the alleged victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was a Christian who was saving herself for marriage. The woman was said to have been drunk and stumbling, and that a person can be too intoxicated to give proper consent. Jurors at Southwark Crown Court have now been told the defendant was on a five-year tourist visa that did not allow him to work in Britain. False identification He also could not stay for more than six months at a time, and he returned to Nigeria when those stints were up, it was alleged. Mr Adewole, of Dartford, Kent, also gave a fake name to police when he was arrested following the alleged rape. The defendant previously pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of an identification document with improper intention. The defendant had been employed at Heaven under the name Olusola Julius Alabi. Officers discovered his real name through fingerprint evidence after his arrest, jurors were told. Giving evidence, the defendant said he 'used a false ID to obtain work, to get a job' and that it was 'to make a living... to save for my partner – I'm the one who paid for the rent'. He said he had come to the UK on vacation and later to find employment. Asked why he gave officers a false name, he said: 'I was panicking, that's the name people call me at my work.' 'I have water in my car' He said he had met the alleged victim months before the incident when she said hello to him at the club. On the the night of the alleged rape, she said 'hello uncle how are you', 'you look handsome' and later kissed him, he claimed. Mr Adewole added that 'almost every night' at work he has 'interactions' that can include people trying to kiss him. He said he told her to stop and she later asked him for water. 'I told her I can't go inside the club to get her water, but I have water in my car,' he added. The defendant said he then took a work break and walked with the woman and her friend to his nearby Lexus and gave the friend water, which the complainant also drank. 'Dodgy area' He said the complainant needed the toilet and he went with her to a nearby tunnel, leaving the friend. The teenager asked him to join her because 'the phone-snatcher and the bag-snatcher' operate in the 'dodgy area', he said. CCTV showed the defendant and the complainant in the tunnel and Mr Adewole claimed they kissed there. Mr Adewole claimed the teenager said she 'wanted sex from him', but that he told her this could not happen in the tunnel. The defendant then collected his car and drove the teenager to nearby Adelphi Terrace. It is alleged he then raped her in the back seat of the parked vehicle. Mr Adewole claimed there was sexual activity but he did not have penetrative intercourse with the woman. He added that the woman had earlier told him she was 25 years old, but in the car she said she was 19 and he 'stopped immediately'. Asked why, the defendant said: 'I can't date someone below 25.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Nightclub security guard accused of raping teenager in his car around corner from bar was not allowed to work in the UK, court hears
A nightclub security guard accused of raping a 19-year-old was not permitted to work in the UK and used false ID to get the job, a court has heard. Morenikeji Adewole, 47, from Dartford, Kent, is on trial accused of raping the woman in his car near Heaven nightclub in central London in the early hours of November 1, 2024, which he denies. He had been in the UK on a five year tourist visa that did not allow him to work in the country, Southwark Crown Court heard on Tuesday. It also meant he could not stay for more than six months at a time and he returned to Nigeria when those stints were up, jurors were told. The defendant had been employed at Heaven under the name Olusola Julius Alabi and gave a fake name to police when he was arrested following the alleged rape, the court heard. He was charged for having a false Immigration Residence Permit Identity Card under the name of Olusola Julius Alabi and a false SIA (Security Industry Authority) card with the name O Alabi. Officers discovered his real name through finger print evidence after his arrest, jurors were told. Adewole previously pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of an identification document with improper intention. Giving evidence, the defendant said he 'used a false ID to obtain work, to get a job' and that it was 'to make a living... to save for my partner - I'm the one who paid for the rent'. He said he had come to the UK on vacation and later to find employment. Asked why he gave officers a false name, he said: 'I was panicking, that's the name people call me at my work.' At the time of the alleged rape he was living in an apartment with his partner and at work supervised three other Heaven security guards, the court heard. He said he had met the complainant, who cannot be identified, months before the incident when she said hello to him by the club. On the the night of the alleged rape she said 'hello uncle how are you', 'you look handsome' and later kissed him, he claimed. Adewole, who wore a blue suit and tie, added that 'almost every night' at work he has 'interactions' that can include people trying to kiss him. He said he told her to stop and she later asked him for water. Jurors were previously told that the woman was visibly drunk and stumbling and that a person can be too intoxicated to give proper consent. 'I told her I can't go inside the club to get her water, but I have water in my car,' he added. The defendant said he then took a work break and walked with the woman and her friend to his nearby Lexus and gave the friend water, which the complainant also drank. He said the complainant needed the toilet and he went with her to a nearby tunnel, leaving the friend. The teenager asked him to join her because 'the phone snatcher and the bag snatcher' operate in the 'dodgy area', he said. CCTV showed the defendant and the complainant in the tunnel and Adewole claimed they kissed there. Footage appeared to show her stumbling in the tunnel that was behind a shutter. Prosecutor Marion Smullen said the complainant could be seen falling and asked Adewole why he did not radio for assistance. He said the teenager had not fallen but she 'goes down' and that he would not contact welfare or a medic 'for this kind of falling'. Adewole claimed that the teenager said she 'wanted sex from him' but that he told her this could not happen in the tunnel. The defendant then collected his car and drove the teenager to nearby Adelphi Terrace. He told the court he was wearing a hi-vis jacket with a body-worn camera, a walkie-talkie and an earpiece when they arrived. It is alleged that he then raped her in the back seat of the parked vehicle. Adewole claimed there was sexual activity but he did not have penetrative intercourse with the woman. He removed his earpiece and camera but still had the radio on at that point, he said. He added that the woman had earlier told him she was 25-years-old but in the car she said she was 19 and he 'stopped immediately'. Asked why, the defendant said: 'I can't date someone below 25.' He said he has a science degree and had previously been employed as a hydraulic and civil engineer, meaning he worked on construction and roadworks. The trial continues.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Nightclub to remain shut for five weeks after fight
A nightclub will remain shut for five weeks after a fight required a large police presence. The Gun Street Garden, in Reading town centre, is a late-night venue hosting DJs, musicians, professional dancers and bottle service to guests. Its licence was suspended by Reading Borough Council after two alleged incidents that occurred during its Playboy Mansion event on Easter Sunday. In February last year the club also had its license suspended after evidence of cocaine was discovered at the venue. The first recent incident was at 02:00 BST, which allegedly involved a man throwing a hard plastic glass and punching a woman. While the second was at 03.07, and was reported as a public disorder that required a large police presence. A statutory consultation saw support for the venue, one customer said: "I feel safe when attending on a typical night", with another adding: "Everyone working there is always on high attention and alert to what is happening within the club." The venue also received support from councillor Imtiyaz Shaikh, Mayor of Swindon, who said the club operators also run a venue in his town that positively contributes to its cultural and social scene. The owners said they agreed to implement new conditions in an effort to meet the concerns raised by police. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Nightclub licence suspended after cocaine discovery Reading Borough Council
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Reading nightclub to remain for five weeks shut after fight
A nightclub will remain shut for five weeks after a fight required a large police Gun Street Garden, in Reading town centre, is a late-night venue hosting DJs, musicians, professional dancers and bottle service to licence was suspended by Reading Borough Council after two alleged incidents that occurred during its Playboy Mansion event on Easter February last year the club also had its license suspended after evidence of cocaine was discovered at the venue. The first recent incident was at 02:00 BST, which allegedly involved a man throwing a hard plastic glass and punching a the second was at 03.07, and was reported as a public disorder that required a large police presence.A statutory consultation saw support for the venue, one customer said: "I feel safe when attending on a typical night", with another adding: "Everyone working there is always on high attention and alert to what is happening within the club."The venue also received support from councillor Imtiyaz Shaikh, Mayor of Swindon, who said the club operators also run a venue in his town that positively contributes to its cultural and social owners said they agreed to implement new conditions in an effort to meet the concerns raised by police. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend, whom he assured was 'the one', had concerns about his 'roving eye' after he had 'endless supply of gorgeous women,' according to royal expert
Before settling down with Meghan Markle, Prince Harry was known as a bit of a party animal. His royal status meant he had many late nights at the exclusive Boujis nightclub in South Kensington with free drinks and the company of an 'endless supply of gorgeous young women'.
