A kebab in London that has gained fame on TikTok is causing misery for local families - despite being slapped with a zero-star hygiene rating. Lebanese Grill Express on Leather Lane has been the subject of complaints from residents in the nearby Bourne Estate for five years.
Locals have lodged numerous complaints with Camden Council, the police and the takeaway itself.
And all to little avail.
One mother-of-two living on the estate said: "If this were happening in Chelsea or Hampstead, the place would be shut down."
Yes, it would. But it's not, so it isn't.
She described the area as Camden's most deprived and claimed the business appears to operate "above the law." "My child goes to bed at nine o'clock, but music is playing until 1am every day of the week. Why do we have to put up with this?" she said.
Because you can't afford to live in Chelsea or Hampstead where you'd be protected.
Residents report deliveries arriving as early as 5.30am, before the chimney starts belching out smoke from 9am, and continues for as many as 15 hours. "You only have two hours to sleep, if you can," the neighbour added. "I can't sleep. I'm exhausted."
What about the people who are doing it? Isn’t there a similar effect on their jobs? Or don’t they have jobs…
Residents claimed the owner accused police and the council of incompetence - and dismissed neighbours' concerns as racism. Its late-night licence was reviewed last November due to pollution issues, and was subsequently revoked. However, the decision has been appealed, meaning Lebanese Grill Express can continue operating until 1am while awaiting its appeal hearing.
What else to expect from a modern day council?
A Camden Council spokesman said:"Our community safety team will continue to tackle anti-social behaviour and offer reassurance to residents, ahead of the appeal hearing which is scheduled for August." The Metropolitan Police said officers are "aware of ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour in and around the Lebanese Grill Express on Leather Lane, Farringdon".
Everyone's aware of the problem, but not doing anything about it. Classic.
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