A shop in West London has been granted permission to sell alcohol despite objections from the Metropolitan Police .

The police raised concerns about street drinking and antisocial behaviour in the area. Gurjas Food & Wine on The Green in Southall will now be able to sell booze daily.

Despite objecting to the application outright, the police did request a number of conditions in the event the committee granted the licence. These were agreed by councillors, meaning the shop cannot sell alcohol all day, instead only during permitted hours.

Monday through Thursday, booze can be sold from 8am until 11pm. On Fridays, Saturdays, and bank holidays between 10am and 11pm, and on Sundays between 11am and 10.30pm.

Additionally, all alcohol must be stored in a lockable shutter outside of licens

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