Fraser Kane was told to leave a McDonald’s in London with his dog Nelson

A blind law student has won a legal battle against McDonald’s after he was told to leave a restaurant with his guide dog.

Fraser Kane, 21, was “completely distraught” and “shaking” after a manager at a branch in London told him to leave because Nelson, his seven-year-old labrador, was with him.

The student, who is in his third year at Strathclyde University, demanded compensation and McDonald’s has agreed a financial settlement. Although the exact amount has not been disclosed Mr Kane is understood to have been given up to £8,600 in accordance with case law regarding injury to feelings.

Mr Kane, who has Stargardt’s disease, an inherited condition, also received a written apology from the company’s chief executive.

The company is reviewing its practices because