Michelin Star chef Simon Martin issues lengthy statement to protestors who disrupted Mana restaurant on busy Saturday
Michelin Star chef Simon Martin has issued a lengthy statement and riposte to Animal Rebellion protestors who staged a sit-in protest at his Ancoats restaurant Mana during a busy Saturday night service.
Simon said: "The protest last night at Mana disrupted the operation of a small business that has already suffered economically from COVID and the ongoing energy crisis during the busiest night of the week. Guests who were celebrating birthdays and anniversaries had their meals delayed by 3 hours, and our hard-working staff had to work into the late hours of the night.
"Mana has always been a highly sustainable restaurant, sourcing hyper local and sustainably produced vegetables from small businesses just like ourselves who abstain from GMOs, herbicides, and pesticides. Mana is always supportive of good causes with a history of hosting events for The Christie NHS foundation trust and Eat Well MCR, as well as making donations towards StreetSmart and Hospitality Action. A portion of each table's bill is donated towards the homeless."
Green mock menus can be seen on the table, as some people film on their mobile phones. Towards the end of the video, it shows some officers putting handcuffs on one of the protestors. Greater Manchester Police said in a statement that at around 7:20pm on Saturday 3 December 2022 they were called to reports of a disturbance outside a premises on Blossom Street, Manchester. They say 14 individuals were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass.
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