Two popular nightclubs will no longer let people in without valid ID – which will be checked by new scanning equipment.
They said it had resulted two people being found following an assault nearby, leading to arrests in relation to the incident.
The council said ID is only needed the first-time people visit each venue when a fingerprint will be taken.Councillor Richard Overton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Homes, Enforcement & Customer Services, said: “We’re always looking for ways to help keep residents’ safe. “Our licensing officers will work with the premises to promote the device, as well as encourage other venues across the borough to sign up to having an ID scanner on their door.
"The introduction of ID scanners underscores our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our audiences.
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