Il Vecchio, Heywood raided by Home Office immigration officers

Date published: 22 April 2015


Il Vecchio restaurant in Heywood was raided by Home Office immigration officers on Friday (17 April).

A 27-year-old man from Malawi was arrested for overstaying his visa and is now detained and pending removal from the UK.

The restaurant, on Manchester Street, was served a notice warning that a financial penalty of up to £20,000 will be imposed unless evidence is provided that legally required pre-employment checks were carried out.

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