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Jenny Kirkham

Two men slashed in the face at same nightclub during Champions League party

Two men were slashed in the face in separate incidents at the same city centre nightclub.

Emergency services were called to the Champions League celebration party at Haus on Eberle Street in the early hours of Sunday morning to reports that two people had been injured.

The victims , believed to be in their 20s, were rushed to hospital for treatment after the incidents that are currently being investigated separately .

One man was left with a serious injury to his face while the second man suffered cuts and bruises.

Haus Nightclub Eberle Street (Geoff Davies)

Merseyside Police confirmed today that neither victim is currently cooperating with police and that enquiries are currently ongoing.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We can confirm that an investigation is ongoing following a slashing at a Liverpool City Centre nightclub in the early hours of Sunday, 2 June.

"At 5.30am, officers were called to Haus nightclub on Eberle Street to reports of two men in their 20s being slashed to the face.

"One of the victims was taken to hospital for treatment to a serious facial injury. The second victim sustained cuts and bruises."

Haus Nightclub Eberle Street (Geoff Davies)

Detective Sergeant Barbara Hebden said: "These are shocking attacks which could have easily proved fatal, and have resulted in serious injuries to one of the victims.

"I would urge anyone who was in the club at the time or nearby and saw or captured anything, be it the offence or anyone running off, to come forward.

"We will act on all information to remove such dangerous offenders from our streets and are encouraged that a licencing hearing has taken prompt action while these incidents are fully investigated."

As a result of these incidents, and a further slashing last week, the club had its and representatives were hauled before councillors on Wednesday morning.

Haus Nightclub Eberle Street (Geoff Davies)

A suspension is the most serious step  the council's  licensing sub-committee could have taken and means the club now can't operate until a full review takes place, which must happen within 28 days.

Today's meeting was closed to press - but public documents show that police felt the club posed a 'significant risk to public safety'.

The documents read: "Due to recent violent incidents at the premises, Merseyside Police believe the premises are associated with serious crime and serious disorder and there is a significant risk to public safety."

A police spokeswoman said that they had 'no option' but to ask for the suspension after the three attacks, which happened last weekend and the weekend before.

She said: "The suspension of the licence means officers can work with owners and management to address any issues that are causing concern, ahead of a full hearing.

"Merseyside Police is committed to making the streets safe and will not tolerate violence at night time venues in our city."

Haus regularly holds house, deep house and techno music nights and offers VIP booths with champagne costing upwards of £100.

On the morning when two men were slashed, Haus hosted an eight hour after-party from 12am on Sunday to celebrate Liverpool  winning the Champion's League .

Representatives of the club refused to comment on the suspension.

A date for the full licence review has not been set yet.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on these incidents to contact @MerPolCC or 101 reference 19100283321, or anonymously to @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111.

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