Tooting Market Restaurant The Lone Fisherman Will Not Be Evicted | Eater London

"After being threatened with eviction following police raids and search warrants, the stall’s eviction notice was rescinded and a new lease offered after constructive dialogue mediated by Tooting MP Dr Rosena Allin‑Khan; management apologised for acting hastily and chef-owner Christopher Smith will continue to trade. The threat provoked extensive local protests and social‑media backlash and prompted allegations of racial profiling by Smith and fellow targeted stallholder Hughie Crawford. The owner says he wants to move on and focus on the homestyle Jamaican food that made the stall popular—particularly fried fish escovitch; oysters served with either Scotch bonnet and lime or garlic-and-pepper sauces; patties; and city dishes like salt beef on coco bread with Jamaican hot sauce—while calling for community healing." - James Hansen