Security firm have fired bouncer involved in amputee attack at Headrow House, Leeds
The security firm which supplies bouncers at Headrow House say it has fired a bouncer after an double amputee was beaten up.
Double amputee George Blackshaw, aged 19, was allegedly beaten at the venue at 3am on Tuesday morning.
West Yorkshire Police say they are investigating the incident and now security firm Showsec has said that a member of staff "acted against policy and company standards".
In a statement the firm said: "We have completed our internal investigation relating to an incident in Leeds.
"It was found that a member of the team acted against policy and our company standards and we have taken action. They will not work for Showsec in the future.
"We are fully supporting the venue and the police in their investigations."
The victim's cousin, Harry Irlam posted on Twitter yesterday: "He’s a DOUBLE AMPUTEE. Absolutely disgusting. If anyone saw this take place or have a video please let us know."
Headrow House, located in The Headrow in Leeds city centre, apologised to George who "The management team and security provider for Headrow House have now completed a full and thorough internal investigation into an incident which occurred at Headrow House in the early hours of Tuesday 11th December 2018.
"We can confirm that the member of the security team involved in the incident has been relieved of his duties effective immediately and we’d like to take this opportunity to apologise wholeheartedly to George.
"We will continue to work with all parties, including West Yorkshire Police, during the ongoing investigation."
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