A PUB has apologised for displaying a poster banning vegans.

A poster at The Dorset Pub in Malling Street, Lewes, said “saboteurs or vegans” would not be welcome in the property on Boxing Day.

The manager of the pub has now been suspended pending further investigation, according to the owners. 

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Yesterday saw violent clashes in the town between hunters and protesters during a traditional Boxing Day hunt. 

The poster, which has been widely criticised as “discriminatory” online said: “Due to the hunt today, we regret to inform you that we will not be welcoming saboteurs or vegans into the premises. 

“Kind regards, The Management.”

The Argus visited the pub this morning and found a new poster has been put in the window apologising for the offence caused.

In a new poster, the pub’s management apologise for the one put up yesterday, calling it “inaccurate, insensitive and inappropriate”. 

It adds that the staff involved in putting up the poster would be “disciplined”.

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The full poster reads: “Following the comments generated by Wednesday’s inaccurate, insensitive and inappropriate poster, the company would like to issue a formal apology for any confusion, offence or upset it may have caused.

“The poster, information it contained, and then views expressed by staff since are not representative of the views or opinions of the company or brewery.

“We do not affiliate with any organisations or discriminate against any individuals or groups. 

“The staff involved will be disciplined in accordance with our policies and procedures and this will not happen again. 

“Please refrain from further personal contact with, or threats to our staff and address any complaints or comments directly to our senior management team at; thedorsetlewes@outlook.com

“Thank you for your time in reading this. Regards,  Dorset Senior Management team.”

More to follow. Refresh page for updates. 

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