Blind man turned away from Indian restaurant after owner says guide dog is against his Muslim beliefs

Daily Mail
December 16, 2008

http://www.islamist-watch.org/1184/blind-man-turned-away-from-indian-restaurant

Excerpt:

A blind man was allegedly turned away from an Indian restaurant - because the owner said it was against his Muslim beliefs to allow dogs into his establishment.

Alun Elder-Brown, who was among a party of birthday guests, said he was even threatened with a police call if his guide dog Finn didn't leave – despite showing an animal permit.

The 51-year-old sales executive is now planning to sue the Kirthon Restaurant in affluent Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

If a court finds they breached the Disability Discrimination Act, bosses could be forced to pay him compensation.

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