Burger chain Byron's immigration sting backlash

Protesters release swarm of cockroaches at London restaurants in protest against deportations

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Two London branches of the burger chain Byron were forced to close at the weekend after campaigners released hundreds of live insects in protest at the company's involvement in an immigration sting targeting its own workers.

What are they protesting about?

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