India, Nov. 15 -- Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside an Indian restaurant in West London on Friday demanding its closure over the owner's decision not to offer Halal food, according to a report by The Daily Mail. The protest at Singh's Dining, previously known as Rangrez, in Hammersmith prompted a significant police presence with officers forming a barrier to prevent the crowd from approaching the premises.

Private security personnel were also stationed outside the restaurant. According the report, they were hired by actor John Cleese, best known for Fawlty Towers, who had previously voiced his support for the establishment.

The controversy centres on restaurant owner Harman Singh Kapoor, a Sikh, whose establishment displays a h...