🚨 Newport Shock: Pub Faces Suspension After Teen Collapses 🚨
The Ship and Pilot pub in Newport is under scrutiny after a shocking incident left a 16-year-old girl needing CPR. She collapsed after drinking and inhaling nitrous oxide. The local licensing committee suspended the pub’s licence for two months, calling the scene more like the “O.K. Corral” than a safe community spot.
Gwent Police voiced serious concerns, highlighting a complete management failure. CCTV showed distressing footage of the girl consuming alcohol and nitrous oxide before collapsing without any staff intervention or emergency calls made. It was a community member who finally called the ambulance, ensuring she received treatment.
While the pub’s solicitor mentioned that the staff was overwhelmed during the incident and insisted it wasn’t a true reflection of the establishment, the licensing committee wasn’t convinced. Prior complaints and reports of misconduct added fuel to the fire.
The council stressed the need for a stronger management presence, given past incidents, including a violent altercation outside the pub last December. Although it’s been argued that recent changes, like appointing a new manager and stricter rules, signal improvement, the committee believes more action is needed for the pub to remain open.
As part of the new licence conditions, the pub will introduce an over-21s entry restriction and possibly more changes to ensure safety and compliance.
The pub has three weeks to appeal the decision. Is this Newport pub just a victim of unfortunate circumstances, or is there more beneath the surface? Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story. 🏴☠️🍺 #NewportNews #PubSuspension #CommunitySafety