London venue The Lion & Lamb has announced it will no longer work with co-founder Andre King after multiple accounts of sexual abuse and coercion surfaced.
The Lion & Lamb team has initiated a full break from co-founder Andre King. The Hoxton venue issued the statement following a surge of public allegations regarding abuse and predatory behavior reported by former staff and regulars. Events at the space are cancelled for the coming weeks as legal teams work to remove King from the business structure.
Allegations have been widely documented via a dedicated Instagram account and Reddit, with victims being encouraged to file formal reports with the Metropolitan Police. While the Met does not comment on specific individuals prior to charges, local activists and Hackney officials are currently being briefed on the situation.
Co-owner Mauro Ferno has publicly condemned King's alleged actions, expressing solidarity with the victims. The venue is currently seeking legal pathways to safeguard the space's future while ensuring King has no further involvement or financial connection to its operations.