Owners of a Jack the Ripper-themed bar accused of trading on the notoriety of the infamous serial killer of women say they are changing the venue's décor in response to the controversy.
In the wake of the controversy, owner Dan Swan says the venue now plans to partner with a women's rights charity "to help raise awareness". According to Ripper and Co's website, the venue it will be split into two sections - a bar, designed to feel like the streets of Victorian England, and a Victorian speakeasy-style restaurant area.Author Hallie Rubenhold said the reality was that Jack the Ripper had brutally murdered five or more women
He also said that the news of the bar opening had been met with excitement and positive comments, as well as criticism. Ms Rubenhold added: "It's a gag to some people. But the reality is this person brutally murdered five - or maybe more - women, who were on the margins of society and this caused ripples through their community.