Australasian Biker News
Pub ban on bikies
11/06/2008 2:48:00 PM
Pubs and clubs in Fairfield will have to refuse entry to people wearing
motorcycle gang colours, once Fairfield police review their licences.
But the change would not have stopped a brawl outside Smithfield RSL at
11.40pm on Friday, when police allege members of the Gypsy Jokers were
refused entry.
''They didn't like being stopped from wearing their colours into the
premises and it resulted in a number of the security and the members of
the club being involved in the brawl,'' Fairfield crime manager
Detective Inspector Gary Bailey said.
''Police are still investigating that matter.''
Smithfield RSL has long had a policy of refusing entry to those wearing
motorcycle gang colours.
Four guards were helped by patrons when up to 12 people started
fighting. There were no serious injuries.
Mr Bailey said police are in the process of inserting the condition into
liquor licences.
''It often attracts trouble from either rival gangs or if they are
perceived as being in a bikie gang, they intimidate other patrons,'' Mr
Bailey said.
''We're making it a rule for all licensed premises in Fairfield.''
Mr Bailey said there are two gangs in the area - The Gypsy Jokers in
Horsley Park and the Hells Angels in Guildford.