Greggs appeals against ban on all-night outlet in central London

Chain was refused licence to sell hot food in Leicester Square over police concerns about antisocial behaviour

The bakery chain Greggs is to appeal a ban preventing a central London outlet from selling hot food through the night after police claimed it could lead to a spike in crime and disorder.

The company was last summer refused an overnight licence to open its store in Leicester Square between between 11pm and 5am amid claims it could become a “hotspot for late-night disturbances and antisocial behaviour”.