Squatters Occupy London Pub Leased by Gordon Ramsay

Published: 14 April 2024 at 03:15

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Squatters have taken over a pub in London leased by Gordon Ramsay, with a guide price of 13 million pounds. Ramsay called the police but couldn't have them removed as it's deemed a civil matter. The property's freehold was bought by film director Gary Love, who leased it to Ramsay. The squatters left the venue on Saturday. A notice by the squatters warned of legal consequences for unauthorized entry.

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