Due to customer demand, a subway store in Thornton Heath will be completely halal from Monday.

The popular sandwich chain will serve a range of certified halal meats which are prepared in accordance with halal guidelines from Monday 16.

Rachel Shaw, who holds the franchise for the fast food outlet, said: “I am really pleased to have converted the Thornton Heath Subway outlet into halal.

“It now offers customers halal Subs that are fresh, made-to-order and just the way they like them.

"I decided to convert due to popular demand from our customers.

“Subway aims to be at the heart of the community, and we are happy to offer subs that everyone can enjoy.

"It was our objective to ensure the taste of the halal products matches the taste of the Subway stores gold standard meats.”

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