A PLANNED appeal against the revocation of a Carlisle nightclub's licence was withdrawn at the 11th hour.

It was planned that the hearing into the removal by Cumberland Council of the licence of Truth nightclub, in English gate plaza, Botchergate, was due to go ahead at Carlisle Magistrates Court on Thursday (October 31).

But the appeal was withdrawn and a spokeswoman for Cumbria police said: "The hearing went ahead on Thursday, the appeal was withdrawn."

She added that the revocation stands and a new license was approved for a new venue which will be known as Alien.

Earlier this year members of Cumberland Council's licensing sub-committee revoked the licence of Truth nightclub after police raised concerns but bosses at the club appealed against the decision.

Cumbria Police had objected to the licence transfer from former company Truth Enterprises to the new company B&2.

In February councillors upheld a police objection to the transfer of a Carlisle nightclub licence because officers felt it was a rebranding exercise.

On January 17 this year the premises licence for Truth nightclub was revoked by the licencing sub-committee following police concerns over underage drinking and public safety.

Councillors heard that a 16-year-old female was found in the area "tottering" around in an intoxicated condition who had confirmed to officers that she had been drinking at Truth that evening.