Eight door supervisors were found and reported for working illegally in Scotland on Friday 19th January, following SIA licence checks carried out in pubs and clubs.

SIA investigators and Police visited 18 venues in Livingston. Of the 44 door staff checked, 40 were working legally with valid SIA licences. However, 4 were found to be working without a licence and reported to the procurator fiscal.

Strathclyde Police and the SIA also went to four premises In Wishaw and Motherwell, where 16 door staff were checked. Four of the door supervisors in Wishaw were found to be working illegally and the remaining 12 door staff held valid SIA licences.

An SIA Head of Investigation said: ‘The law is quite clear; it is illegal to work without an SIA licence. In doing so, these operatives not only risk prosecution but put the public at risk.’

Sergeant Ian Harkin from Strathclyde Police said: ‘The success of the operation demonstrates the benefits of working in partnership with the SIA. Strathclyde Police officers are committed to robustly enforcing this area of legislation. The safety of patrons attending licensed premises will continue to be a priority.’