Girl, 15, 'worked as lap dancer'

The firm says its dancers need to prove they are over 18

A lap dancing chain is investigating claims a 15-year-old girl got a job stripping at one of its clubs.

The teenager, who is now 16, found work at Spearmint Rhino Extreme in Birmingham after she was expelled from school.

The girl, who is no longer employed at the venue, worked three nights a week, earning £300 per shift.

The firm said its employees were supposed to produce identification proving they were at least 18 years old.

A spokesman for the club said he was unable to comment on the case, but the firm's solicitor, Mark Spragg, told the Birmingham Evening Mail: "This is something that they take very seriously and a full investigation is being launched.

"Previously, it had always been a requirement that a dancer produce photo ID."

A spokeswoman for Birmingham City Council said they were looking into the matter and have referred the case to their child employment team.