A doorman was shot at point-blank range a Black Country nightclub, then drove himself to hospital and described the incident as ‘part of the job’.

Kenny Bain, aged 25, received a “superficial” gunshot wound to the stomach as he tried to escort a man out of the club in a row about the dress code.

He drove himself to hospital after the drama at Envoy, The Waterfront, Brierley Hill, police said today.

Officers were called to the club at 2.30am on Saturday and sealed off the area while a forensic team carried out a search. The club remained closed on Saturday night.

Police think the gun may have been loaded with blanks.

Mr Bain, who works as electrician during the week, said: “It is a shock that someone had a gun in a club.

“Me getting shot is just part of my job to protect the people inside. It’s a shame because it was only one incident that spoiled a good night.”

Police spokesman Brigg Ford said: “There was some kind of altercation over a dress code issue, and the man refused to comply.

“When he was asked to leave, he pulled out a gun. Fortunately the injuries were not life-threatening.”

No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.