Whilst dancing in the nightclub, the management lifted mine and my companion’s handbag. We initially thought they were lost, so went to enquire if they were handed in at the coat desk. This is when management informed us that they had our bags and would not return them as they wished to ‘make an example of us’.

We were taken to another area of the venue and physically surrounded by the manager, security and bar staff who repeatedly used aggressive behaviour, including forcefully grabbing our arms when making the point that we are the ‘worst people that has ever been in the club’. We find this hard to believe as, although our sobriety was marginally compromised, our behaviour was close to exemplary.

This behaviour is never excusable, however could be understood if we acted out of turn. This wasn’t the case. Neither me nor my companion were rude or unruly. We simply made the mistake of leaving our bags unattended, which were stolen – by the venue – who refused to return them and our property to ‘make an example of us’. We’re still not sure what they meant by this, and surely this amounts to theft.

The venue eventually returned our property and barred us.

I was at Temper Trap on Wednesday and loved the concert. the backing bands were great but dont know there names can you help please.

Thanks Bruce