A 47 year old man who faked his way into a security job is accused of raping a drunk teen near Heaven nightclub

London’s famed Heaven nightclub is at the centre of a disturbing courtroom drama after a security guard was accused of raping a 19-year-old woman in his car—just hours after she had visited the venue.

The man, 47-year-old Morenikeji Adewole, is facing trial at Southwark Crown Court, where jurors heard explosive claims that he used a fake identity and forged documents to secure work as a nightclub bouncer, despite being in the UK on a tourist visa that strictly prohibited employment.

The incident allegedly occurred in the early hours of 1 November 2024, when the teenage complainant—said to have been heavily intoxicated and struggling to stay upright—was allegedly assaulted by Adewole inside his parked car near the central London venue.

What has shocked many is how Adewole reportedly bypassed security checks that should have prevented him from working at all. Prosecutors told the court that Adewole used bogus Immigration Residence and Security Industry Authority (SIA) credentials to secure the job, constructing an entirely false identity. His deception only came to light after his arrest, when fingerprinting revealed his true background.

Adewole has admitted to using the fraudulent ID, saying he was trying to support his partner back home. However, he continued to mislead officers even after his arrest, the court was told. While he now claims the encounter with the teenager was consensual, prosecutors highlighted CCTV footage showing the woman appearing unable to walk unaided, stumbling repeatedly as Adewole led her to his car.

In the footage, the woman’s state raised questions about her capacity to consent. Prosecutors asked why a trained security guard did not seek help or call emergency services when faced with someone so clearly vulnerable. Adewole offered no clear explanation.

The trial has sent shockwaves through London’s nightlife industry, raising urgent questions about the effectiveness of vetting processes for private security workers. Many are now asking how someone with forged documents could gain access to a role meant to safeguard clubgoers—especially at a venue like Heaven, long considered a safe haven for LGBTQ+ partygoers.

The prosecution has made it clear that this is not only a case of a serious sexual assault but a broader failure in licensing enforcement. The SIA, responsible for regulating security personnel in the UK, has not yet commented, but is likely to face scrutiny as the case unfolds.

The trial continues this week, drawing intense public attention as more details emerge about both the night in question and the troubling cracks in the system that allowed Adewole to slip through unnoticed.