A RESTAURANT owner in Gloucester was prosecuted last week for breaches of fire safety legislation.

Abdul Hamid Choudhury, 46, of Oxford Road, Gloucester, pleaded guilty to ten charges at Gloucester Magistrates' Court on Friday.

They all related to failure to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 at The Connoisseur Tandoori Restaurant in London Road.

It came to light on November 6, 2009, when the fire service was called to a fire in accommodation above the restaurant and found several breaches of fire safety legislation.

It included not having a smoke alarm, not giving workers any fire safety training, several non-fire resistant doors and a kitchen being situated in an escape route.

Choudhury was fined £2,900 and ordered to pay costs of £1,500. He was also required to pay a £15 victim surcharge.