Merseyside Police has requested a premises review into the Duke Street business
An off-licence in Liverpool city centre finds itself under investigation by the city council after concerns were raised about alleged crime and disorder. The Premier 149A shop on Duke Street is to be the subject of a premises licence review by Liverpool Council officials following an application by Merseyside Police.
The force has made an application to the city’s licensing and gambling sub-committee for the terms to be considered by officials. According to a notice of review document published on Monday, this is in relation to the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and protection of children from harm.
A premises licence was granted to Manchester-based 149A Ltd in August last year. According to Liverpool Council records, the shop’s designated premises supervisor is Mohammed Karim Severa Jagdal, 34, one of three directors of 149A Ltd.
Mr Jagdal was the sole director of 149A Off Licence Ltd which was listed as dissolved in January this year.
While operating under the Premier Stores banner, all shops are independently owned, according to the brand’s website.
An electronically filed document dated May last year said the company confirmed that its intended future activities were lawful. No further details have been made available regarding the proposed licence review at this stage.
The notice of review was formally ratified on March 31.
On August 21 last year, a premises licence was issued to Mr Jagdal permitting the business to operate 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Alcohol sales are not allowed between the hours of 4am and 7am. Any alcohol bought from the premises must be consumed away from the location.
Any party wishing to make a representation in relation to the case must do so to the Licensing Authority by email or online via the Liverpool Council website.
They must be in writing and must be received by the Licensing Authority no later than April 28.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application punishable with a maximum fine of £5,000 on summary conviction.
A spokesperson for the business confirmed to the ECHO they were not able to comment on the premises licence review at this stage but had sought the assistance of a consultant in relation to the case.
