The closure of Fabric nightclub has made no difference to the consumption of drugs on London nights out, an anonymous source has told City News. Those who have taken drugs at Fabric say they continue to go to raves throughout London and say they simply take drugs at other venues instead.
Fabric was closed in August after two eighteen year olds died after overdosing on drugs at the club. Islington Council revoked the club’s license, but there has been a significant backlash with 150,000 signing a petition demanding the venue not be closed.
“I really don’t think the closure of fabric has changed much, people are just looking for the next best party,” explained one party-goer we have named Kelly.
“Since the closure of fabric, there is a general feeling of unease regarding drug consumption, but that will not change the attitude towards drugs or how much people will consume. They will just consume in another venue.”
She believes that if the authorities want to seriously tackle the issue of drugs, they are going about it the wrong way.
“They are searching more people at the door but it wont change how people view or take drugs. The change has to come in education and in the family.
“They have to target the youth, show them the effects of drugs, and change how they view drugs inherently, instead of just saying if you take drugs you will go to jail.”
The manager of a popular Shoreditch club agrees with Kelly, saying little has changed since Fabric’s closure. According to him, checks at the door of clubs have increased but venues still lack the power to strictly enforce rules around drugs.
Both the Islington Council and the Metropolitan Police – whose investigation led to the Council’s decision – refused to comment on Kelly’s allegations.
The Met’s original statement from August said: “Officers felt the need to act due to concerns about the safety of those attending the club because of the supply of class A drugs in the venue and the recent deaths of two young men linked to the club.
“London has a world renowned night-time economy and people should be able to enjoy it safely, without concerns of serious crime. The Met is committed to fully playing its part in keeping people safe.”
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The closure of Fabric nightclub has made no difference to the consumption of drugs on London nights out, an anonymous source has told City News. Those who have taken drugs at Fabric say they continue to go to raves throughout London and say they simply take drugs at other venues instead.
Fabric was closed in August after two eighteen year olds died after overdosing on drugs at the club. Islington Council revoked the club’s license, but there has been a significant backlash with 150,000 signing a petition demanding the venue not be closed.
“I really don’t think the closure of fabric has changed much, people are just looking for the next best party,” explained one party-goer we have named Kelly.
“Since the closure of fabric, there is a general feeling of unease regarding drug consumption, but that will not change the attitude towards drugs or how much people will consume. They will just consume in another venue.”
She believes that if the authorities want to seriously tackle the issue of drugs, they are going about it the wrong way.
“They are searching more people at the door but it wont change how people view or take drugs. The change has to come in education and in the family.
“They have to target the youth, show them the effects of drugs, and change how they view drugs inherently, instead of just saying if you take drugs you will go to jail.”
The manager of a popular Shoreditch club agrees with Kelly, saying little has changed since Fabric’s closure. According to him, checks at the door of clubs have increased but venues still lack the power to strictly enforce rules around drugs.
Both the Islington Council and the Metropolitan Police – whose investigation led to the Council’s decision – refused to comment on Kelly’s allegations.
The Met’s original statement from August said: “Officers felt the need to act due to concerns about the safety of those attending the club because of the supply of class A drugs in the venue and the recent deaths of two young men linked to the club.
“London has a world renowned night-time economy and people should be able to enjoy it safely, without concerns of serious crime. The Met is committed to fully playing its part in keeping people safe.”
