Protestors stage anti-meat sit-in at Dussindale Sainsbury's

William Grainger and his partner were picking up bits for their dinner at the Pound Lane Sainsbury's in Dussindale when they found the aisle blocked. 

Six protesters bearing signs about veganism had taken up residence in front of the meat section, sitting cross-legged on the floor. 

Protesters blocked the meat aisle at the Pound Lane Sainsbury's, causing frustration for shoppers (Image: William Grainger) "The protesters had pictures of animals with names and were handing out leaflets," William said.

"They were also stopping people from buying meat by blocking them.

"We walked past as we didn't want to cause any more commotion but there were multiple people in heated arguments with them.

"Awful behaviour."

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It is not currently known which protest group the individuals belonged to, if any. 

The demonstration ended peacefully when the group left the store (Image: Google) A Sainsbury's spokesman said: "We can confirm a small group attended our Pound Lane superstore for a brief time on Saturday and then left peacefully."

According to UK law, it is not illegal to hold a protest within a supermarket because it is an area that is open to the public. 

Protesters are only considered trespassers if the store owner or manager asks them to leave and they do not, or if they pose a danger to shoppers.