Blackpool's Coyote Ugly 'proud' of staff for keeping people safe after police find drugs and weapons at bar
“The safety of our guests and staff will always be our first priority."
Blackpool’s Coyote Ugly door team ‘acted swiftly and professionally’ when they became concerned during a routine check.
A spokesperson for the seafront bar praised staff for their fast action and said they were incredibly proud of them.
Blackpool Police charged a man with multiple offences after they found knuckle dusters, a credit card knife and snap bags of white powder when they were called to the venue on May 15.
In a statement, the company said: “We are incredibly proud of our door team at Coyote Ugly Blackpool. On the evening in question, they acted swiftly and professionally - identifying a concern during a routine check and contacting Lancashire Police immediately.
“Thanks to their fast action, the situation was resolved without incident, and no guests were put at risk. We work closely with local authorities and fully support the NightSafe initiative.”
Police were called to the Market Street venue at approximately 11.30pm on Friday, May 15, by the venue’s security staff. During a check in the men’s bathroom, security staff found knuckle dusters, a credit card knife and snap bags of white powder.
Sean Beresford, of Fairfield Road, Blackpool, has been charged with two counts of having possession of an offensive weapon and one count of having possession of a controlled drug (Class A cocaine).
He was charged on Saturday, May 16 and will appear before Lancaster Magistrates' Court on Friday, June 12. Coyote Ugly added: “The safety of our guests and staff will always be our first priority."