Protesters rally outside London restaurant over halal food refusal
London, England, United Kingdom · Nov 13, 2026
Is it still on?
NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 13.
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The Tea in three lines
- Why they are protesting
- Protesters gathered because of a west London restaurant owner's refusal to sell halal food and his social media remarks.
- What they want
- Protesters called for the venue to shut down.
- What changed
- Nov 13: Hundreds gathered outside Singh's Dining in Hammersmith after the owner was arrested over a social media post.
Both sides
What protesters want
- Shut down the restaurant
What authorities say
Metropolitan Police officers formed a line outside the restaurant to keep the crowd at bay. According to the sources, the restaurant owner had previously accused the police of failing to provide adequate protection, and he was arrested at his home hours before the protest over a social media post.12
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The full story
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Singh's Dining, an Indian restaurant in Hammersmith, west London, to demand its permanent closure. The demonstration was sparked by the owner's refusal to sell halal food and controversial social media posts regarding Muslims and the conflict in Gaza. The protest drew a heavy Metropolitan Police presence, alongside private security guards reportedly hired by actor John Cleese to protect the venue. While protesters chanted slogans and waved Palestinian flags outside, the owner's wife held up signs thanking the actor for providing security. The restaurant's owner had been arrested at his home hours prior to the demonstration in connection with an online post referencing Islam.
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