Gay man claims pub maligned him online to 'save face' after removing suspect bouncer in hate crime probeWhen Gabe made a hate crime report to the Met Police, the Westminster licensing team advised The Royal George to remove the bouncer. Hospitality chain Mitchell and Butlers told Gabe they had done this. A spokesperson for the pub said any accusation of homophobia is 'outrageous, and likely to be actionable' for defamation. The men escaped when the manager pulled the bouncer off, but Gabe claims he 'lunged at' and 'threatened' them outside. Gabe told MyLondon: "I've lived in London for nearly eight years and have never experienced something so hate fuelled.