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Stockport restaurant owner fined over mouse infestation
The owner of a dessert restaurant has been fined after a "serious" mouse infestation was discovered. Dessert Lounge on Castle Street in Edgeley, Stockport, was visited by inspectors who found droppings "immediately upon entry" in July Javed Shah admitted seven food hygiene offences at Tameside Magistrates' Court last month and was fined £500. He was also ordered to pay £7,000 in costs and a £1,400 victim surcharge. Inspectors found droppings throughout the restaurant including on food packaging, plastic cups and food preparation surfaces, Stockport Council said. A follow up inspection in March found the business had addressed the issues and awarded it a Food Hygiene Rating of 4. 'Appalling conditions' The council said Shah accepted "full responsibility" for the failings and told the court he was no longer involved in the business. Inspectors also found the restaurant had no effective pest control, food handlers had not been adequately trained or supervised and there were no accessible wash hand basins with hot and cold running water or hygienic hand-drying facilities. Coun Dan Oliver, cabinet member for communities, culture and public protection, said the "appalling conditions" found at the business represented "a serious failure to protect public health". This kind of negligence is completely unacceptable, and we will continue to take strong enforcement action against any business that puts customers at risk," he said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Wales Online
05-06-2025
- Wales Online
Businessman fined for dropping a cigarette despite claiming he's not a smoker
Businessman fined for dropping a cigarette despite claiming he's not a smoker Abrar Ahmed was left with a substantial fine to pay Abrar Ahmed believes it's a case of alleged mistaken identity (Image: Supplied ) A father received a large fine after he was charged with dropping a cigarette in the street, which he claims wasn't his doing. Abrar Ahmed, from Crumpsall, received a letter from Manchester council in March telling him he owed £433 for littering on Devonshire Square, Ancoats. The businessman, who isn't a smoker and wasn't there, immediately challenged the fine with the town hall. It subsequently came to light that another person dropped the cigarette after a subject access request for the body-worn footage from the enforcement officer revealed it had been someone else. However, the fine has remained as when the case came before the Tameside Magistrates Court an appropriate interpreter was not provided, causing it to be adjourned, causing further distress to Mr Ahmed and his family. Mr Ahmed's brother-in-law, Zahor Hussain, who was speaking on his behalf, said: "His elder brother passed away from cancer in December, he's gone through absolute hell and back, as have the rest of our family. "This is not something he needs and he is at the end of his tether. Someone who is not a criminal, now has to go before the court. They are pursuing the wrong person." The body-worn footage shows the individual telling the enforcement officer that his name is 'Abrar Ahmed' and gives the same date of birth but an address in Bury. He says he is a taxi driver and is seen stepping out the driver's seat of an Uber. Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here . Article continues below Mr Hussain continued: "He doesn't smoke, he is a business manager and runs a food manufacturing business. This person was a taxi driver, and had parked up near to the Uber office. "My brother-in-law has difficulties speaking English. This man is speaking English, they are speaking over each other. He gave the same name and date of birth as Abrar, but gave an address in Bury. "The letter then came here, to my brother-in-law's address. He has never lived in Bury. The man in the footage is not my brother in law." Due to the fine, Mr Ahmed has been struggling with his mental health. "We feel like we have gone to hell and back. We shouldn't have to do this," he said. Since the fine, the family have sent the investigations team evidence, including images of the footage and Mr Ahmed. "We are extremely anxious and have been left with mental anguish and distress. We don't know what to do," Mr Hussain said. The next hearing has been scheduled for June to officially withdraw the fine. Mr Hussain explained: "We are not getting anywhere and it feels like smashing my head against a brick wall. It is a wrongful conviction - clearly they are two different individuals. We are being passed from pillar to post. How is that justified?" A spokesperson from Manchester City Council said: "We have been made aware of a case of mistaken identity involving Mr Abrar Ahmed who was fined for littering a cigarette after another individual allegedly provided false details to an enforcement officer. "Mr Ahmed has since provided evidence that suggests he was not at fault and our investigation officers have reopened the case withdraw the fine as soon as possible through the courts. Article continues below "We want to sincerely apologise to Mr Ahmed and his family for the distress caused by this incident and investigations are ongoing to locate the real suspect." Uber has been approached for comment.
