Humiliated

Blind shopper told to leave his guide dog outside takes Lidl to court

- GRAHAM HISCOTT

A SHOPPER has launched a legal battle against Lidl after being barred from taking his guide dog into its stores.

Kevin Nugent, 46, claims the supermarket broke the law by allegedly failing to ensure security contractors were properly trained.

He is being supported by the Royal National Institute of Blind People, which says that access refusals are not unusual.

It follows a number of incidents where Mr Nugent, who is registered blind, claims guards challenged him with guide dog Lokie.

On one visit, Mr Nugent claims guards "chased" him down an aisle, saying he could not bring a "pet dog" into the store.