PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A popular Providence night club has been ordered to pay a $1,500 fine after a block party erupted into chaos last week.

The Providence Board of Licenses also revoked Noir Lounge's license to host another block party this weekend.

The decision was made nearly a week after a disturbance outside the Union Street night club in which an officer was injured.

Officers were called to the Noir Lounge last Friday after several patrons began arguing over the cover charge and trying to force their way into the building, according to police.

Police said a man in the crowd, later identified as 24-year-old Louis Stevenson, became combative and grabbed an officer.

Stevenson was taken into custody after a brief struggle and charged with simple assault on an officer, disorderl

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