Angry Muslim crowd protests outside Sikh man's west London restaurant because he refuses to sell Halal food - as Met police and security team 'hired by John Cleese' stand guard

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Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Singh's Dining in Hammersmith, west London, on Friday night and called for the venue to shut down - because of the owner's refusal to sell Halal food.

Published: 17:01 GMT, 14 November 2026 | Updated: 18:42 GMT, 14 November 2026

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside an Indian restaurant in west London and called for the venue to shut down – because of the owner's refusal to sell Halal food.

Singh's Dining, formerly known as Rangrez, in Hammersmith, attracted a large crowd outside its doors on Friday night, prompting Met Police officers to line up and keep the protesters at bay.

Behind them stood private security guards reportedly hired by Fawlty Towers actor John Cleese, who has previously spoken out in support of the restaurant.

The eatery has a sign daubed in marker on its shop front, reading: 'Proudly we don't sell Halal.'

Singh's Dining lies a short walk away from the well-appointed Hammersmith Grove, which is home to acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes and comedian Bill Bailey.

Critics argue that owner Harman Singh Kapoor, who is Sikh, has made remarks on social media about Muslims, halal meat and the conflict in Gaza.

But Kapoor claims he and his family have faced hundreds of death threats, as well as 'harassment, intimidation and threats of violence', over his refusal to sell Halal meat.

He also claims his business has suffered financially amid calls by the protesters to boycott his restaurant.

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