Mecca Bingo Hall Destroyed by Wild Party
A Mecca Bingo hall in Islington has been destroyed by ravers who ‘partied like wild animals’ according to local police. The illegal party – held in the hall which was closed in March due to company restructuring ahead of the July smoking ban – saw seats ripped out and thousands of bingo slips strewn across the main hall and caused ‘untold’ damage.
A spokesman for Mecca Bingo said: “A number of people illegally entered the former bingo club in Essex Road over the weekend. The police attended the site on Saturday and Sunday. The premise has been vacated and we are assessing the damage which we will repair as soon as possible. We have also put in place additional security.
“This incident will not affect the sale process and we will make an announcement as to the future of the premises in due course.”
The listed building, famed for its Egyptian design, was originally opened in 1930 as the Carlton Cinema.
Former bingo member Anne Peacock said: “It’s terrible. I don’t mind if it becomes a church as has been rumoured - but not a place for people drinking at three in the morning. Can you imagine the noise for the neighbours?”
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