LocationSt John S WoodThe request comes after the upmarket pan-Asian sushi house on Abbey Road,...

Published: 10:03 pm July 4, 2023
Updated: 1:20 am March 9, 2026
Locals in the fashionable area of St John’s Wood in London are calling for the closure of Monak – UKNIP

The request comes after the upmarket pan-Asian sushi house on Abbey Road, suffered two terrifying attacks. In April, a masked gang armed with machetes stormed the restaurant and set it on fire, while threatening staff with large knives. The attackers then launched Molotov cocktails into the building before fleeing the scene. The incident left diners fleeing in terror.

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Previously, in May of last year, shots were reportedly fired at the restaurant, although no injuries were reported. These incidents have prompted nearly 200 families and businesses in the area to support a petition calling for the revocation of Monak’s license. The police have also applied to Westminster City Council to review the restaurant’s license, citing the two attacks as reasons for concern.

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