A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman at the Groucho Club in London. 

Police are investigating an alleged rape that took place at the venue in Dean Street, Soho on November 23. 

They have now arrested a 34-year-old man at an address in Hertfordshire on suspicion of rape and he remains in custody.

The private club had its operating licence suspended for up to 28 days from November 26 following the incident.

In an initial hearing over the suspension, police raised concerns that the venue had breached its licensing conditions and was the scene of a serious criminal offence.

At this stage, there is no suggestion that employees of the venue were involved in the commission of the offence.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "The investigation, which is led by detectives from the Central West Public Protection Team, was launched following reports of a woman being raped inside The Groucho Club, in Dean Street, on Wednesday, 13 November. The woman is being supported by specialist officers.

"On the evening of Saturday, 30 November, officers arrested a 34-year-old man at an address in Hertfordshire on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody.

"On Tuesday, 26 November, a Westminster Council licensing hearing ruled that the licence for The Groucho Club should be suspended for up to 28 days until a full hearing can take place.

"The initial hearing was held following an application by the Met which raised concerns that the venue had breached licensing conditions and had been the scene of the serious criminal offence set out above.

"At this stage, there is no suggestion that employees of the venue were involved in the commission of the offence."