The owner of a café used by match-going Manchester United fans has been fined £10,000 after inspectors discovered a RAT INFESTATION. Both premises closed voluntarily due to rat infestation.’The visit found potatoes that had been gnawed by rodents, rat droppings under the chip range, and a series of other issues. Trafford council said United Café and director Sean Stokes were slapped with the fine at Manchester Magistrates Court. Stokes, 56, of Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, and Café United Ltd pleaded guilty to breaches of food safety legislation. Café United Ltd was fined £8,000 with costs of £1,000 awarded and Mr Stokes was fined £1,048 with a surcharge of £419.

Source: Daily Mail February 23, 2026 16:08 UTC