Forty people treated by paramedics after ‘tear gas’ released into nightclub

Forty people have received medical treatment after suspected tear gas was released into a nightclub.

The Cameo club in Bournemouth was evacuated after revellers complained of shortness of breath and itchy eyes.

Around 40 people were treated at the scene by paramedics while one person was taken to hospital as a precaution.

A spokeswoman for Dorset Police said: ‘At 2am today, Dorset Police received a report that some type of irritant, possibly CS spray, had been released within the Cameo nightclub on Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth.

‘Following a decision by management of the premises to evacuate, around 40 people were treated by the ambulance service for minor effects.’

Police said an investigation remains ongoing, but added that no evidence was found during a search of the venue of any chemical or noxious substance that posed a continuing risk to the public.

Rapper Yungen had been performing at the club as part of an event to mark university freshers’ week.

He later said on Twitter: ‘Everyone that just come to see me in Bournemouth as I’m sure all of you could see the police shut off my mic without saying anything mid performance because apparently someone sprayed pepper spray … I hope everyone’s safe.’

The investigation into the incident is continuing.