Halal store told to sell alcohol and pork or face closure

Parisian supermarket warned it must 'diversify' its range of products to serve the local community

Halal food on sale in Paris

A halal supermarket in France has been warned it must sell wine and pork to the local community if it wants to continue trading.

Good Price, in the Paris suburb of Colombes, has been accused of "not catering to the community" by refusing to sell items banned by the Koran and told it faces closure if it does not offer additional products.

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