A popular convenience store has had its alcohol licence reinstated following after a successful court battle.

Best One Express off-licence in Bridge Street was refused a new premises licence in March after Thames Valley Police objected to it on the grounds of "prevention of crime and disorder."

The decision prompted outcry from the public, and a petition was made calling Bucks Council to overturn the ruling.

Shop owner Harriram Raveendran appealed the decision, and on July 27 a magistrate overturned the ruling after Buckinghamshire Council decided not to contest the appeal in court.

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Owner Mr Raveendran revealed he was "very happy" with the decision.

Bucks Council stated that it agreed that the licence should be granted following discussions with Mr Raveendran after the licence was initially revoked.

Councillors ruled on March 31 that the alcohol licence should be turned down after Thames Valley Police expressed concerns about potential crime and disorder.

These concerns centred around the shop's previous licence holder, Mr Shanthakumar, and questions over whether he still had some control over the business.

The police force even went as far as saying Mr Raveendran had been "deceitful" in his initial licence application.

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However, following talks with Bucks Council's Licensing Sub-Commitee, councillors were made satisfied that Mr Shanthakumar would no longer involved in the business.

As a result, Bucks Council decided not to contest Mr Raveendran's appeal at Wycombe Magistrates' Court, meaning that the licence was reinstated.

A Bucks Council spokeswoman said: "Buckinghamshire Council has not been forced to overturn its decision to refuse to grant a licence to Best One Express

"When the applicant first applied for a premises licence, certain evidence about the ownership of the business was not made available to the Council.

"Subsequently, the applicant provided assurances to the Council's Licensing Sub-Committee, by way of licence conditions, that there would be no link to the previous business owner.

"Given the new conditions offered by the applicant and the evidence of new ownership of the premises, the Council agreed that the licence could be granted. 

"The Council therefore did not contest the court appeal and the licence was approved with the consent of the Court."