A PETITION to save a nightclub which has had its premises licence revoked has been signed by more than 1,500 people.

After Dark, 112 London Street, was stripped of its licence on June 18 by councillors who said they had ‘no confidence’ in the manager.

The club has been the subject of repeated noise complaints by a family who live nearby in a newly built flat.

Thames Valley Police also said they were concerned about public safety, following a fight in November 2018 which spilled out onto the street.

The petition was started by Angela Yavari, who wrote: “Following one isolated incident outside the club in 2018, in which no one was hurt, Thames Valley Police deemed the club a risk to public safety.

“Despite the current management of the club attempting to work with the council to resolve noise complaints, it appears the council don’t want to listen!

“Please sign this petition in a bid to support the club’s appeal to overturn the decision and keep this absolute monster of a venue alive and kicking.”

Zee Khan, the manager, said he would appeal the revocation. After Dark can stay open until a decision by a magistrates court, which could take several months.

He said: “It’s very nice to see support for the club and for us as well. We’re going to be really proactive at keeping Reading safe, and communicating that better to the authorities.”

The club will crowdfund to help with the costs of improving the soundproofing, and plans to launch a Patreon page next week.

Asked why she started the petition, Ms Yavari said: “I started it as I’m a 40-something-year-old who has been going to the AD for as long as I can remember.

“I’ve never had a bad night there and I think it’s a gem of a venue. I’m blown away by all the support.

“There is nothing like it left in Reading. Nowhere for up and coming bands and acts to perform. It’s part of the town’s entertainment and arts history and it would be a travesty if it closed.”

In Berlin, the local government recently pledged €1 million for nightclubs to improve their soundproofing, as clubs there are seen as a hallmark of the city’s culture.