POLICE were called to a notorious swingers’ club after a “child” was spotted at the venue – then discovered she was just a short woman.

Officers were left red-faced when, after swooping on ClubF in County Durham, they realised the “youngster” was actually a very small customer.

2 Police were called to the swingers' venue, Club F, in County Durham, following reports that a 'child' was seen entering the venue Credit: Google Maps

The club, which has a fully equipped dungeon complete with mistress, boasts on its website of being “Britain’s friendliest swinging spot”.

Punters pay £10-a-year to be a member and once inside they can have sex with others – provided both consent.

Durham Constabulary has been called to the venue in Stanley, County Durham almost 20 times since 2015.

And on this occasion officers left after staff confirmed the child was actually just a customer.

A force spokesman said: “Police were called at around 9pm on July 16 2015 following concerns a child had entered a hotel named ClubF on High Street, Stanley.

“Officers spoke to the staff at the hotel who confirmed the female was one of their customers who was an adult woman.”

The force was unable to confirm how short the person was, but police logs state she was an “adult woman of shorter stature”.

2 The club is based inside a former pub,which now the Spa Hotel - and it has dungeons and pole-dancing facilities Credit: Google Maps

The club, based inside a former pub, now the Spa Hotel, also has pole dancing facilities.

But members can even enjoy less saucy antics such as themed parties, with the venue advertising a Eurovision event last weekend.

A manager who has run the club for the last decade thinks the “short swinger” tip-off may have come from a neighbour.

But despite the venue’s raunchy reputation, the manager insisted ClubF has been good for Stanley - despite previous concerns from families that it was “unsuitable”.

A spokesperson for the club said: “We employ seven people in an area that has low employment.”

“We adhere to all the rules and legal requirements that we have to.

“We are very proud of the club.”

Logs obtained under the Freedom of Information Act also show that, last October, the ClubF was blighted by teenage troublemakers.

Yobs were repeatedly caught “banging on doors” and “kicking doors of the club”, which is based in the old King’s Head pub building, over a month-long period.

Police were called seven times in that period, although the culprits were never caught.

Management claim a CCTV camera put on a pole at the nearby North Durham Academy campus has helped deter troublemakers.

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On its website, ClubF describes itself as “one of the country’s leading clubs and emphasises friendliness, fun and safety for its members”.

After locals raised concerns over the venue in 2015, police and planning chiefs at Durham County Council said no laws had been broken.

The council pledged to monitor the venue “closely”.

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