article_snippet: London Fire Brigade brought charges against then-owner Salim Patel, who was fined £200,000 this week after a successful prosecution.
article_snippet: In addition to the six-figure fine, Salim Patel was ordered to pay nearly £30,000 in court costs after pleading guilty to seven offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
article_snippet: Salim Patel was also handed a four-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, London Fire Brigade said.
article_snippet: When Salim Patel was sentenced Judge Kennedy said the public expected
article_snippet: Judge Kennedy told court that Salim Patel did not provide that protection and, as a business owner, Judge Kennedy was where the ‘buck stopped’, London Fire Brigade said in a statement.
article_snippet: Salim Patel received a record £200,000 fine this week after a successful prosecution .
highlights_snippet: Salim Patel received a fine this week after a successful prosecution .
  
highlights_snippet: Salim Patel was also handed a four-month sentence, suspended for 18 months .
  
highlights_snippet: Court proceedings began after Salim Patel ignored an enforcement notice .
  