A popular butchers shop has closed its doors after more than 80 years of service.

The closure of Hartshorn Butchers on Coombe Lane in Raynes Park on Saturday has upset local residents, who said the owners would be retiring.

Sue Mullen from Wilton Grove, Wimbledon, who has been a customer for 30 years said: “I’m feeling extremely sad.

"Their meat has always been fantastic quality and they’ve always offered great service.

"It’s a dying art and two chaps have been running it the whole time, so it’s very sad.”

She added: “I think it’s such a shame that small independent shops, and people who are really good at their job, are being put out of business.

"You can’t park outside the shop before 10am on a Saturday and I think that’s part of the demise of the high street."