During the Home Office visit last year, Zhengmao Cheng, the designated premises licence holder and designated premises supervisor (DPS) of the restaurant, was also interviewed. In their discussion after the meeting, councillors said there was ‘considerable dishonesty’ from Mr Cheng with a ‘pattern of behaviours’ from him. Mr Cheng did not attend the licensing meeting and did not engage with the Home Office regarding the civil penalty ‘at all’, the meeting heard. The decision was made so that Mr Cheng could seek legal advice, but this had not happened. Councillors referenced that Plate at No.6 was indeed ‘boarded up’ and that Mr Cheng had left the country, ‘making it apparent that the business had ceased functioning’.

Source: Express March 20, 2026 15:22 UTC