A Kent butcher has raised his concerns over how the rising threats from vegan activists, some from as far as Australia, are having a negative impact on his business.
The business has been defaced by graffiti and has also received threats online.
Wayne Marlow, who runs the business with his father and brother in Ashford, told Kent Online: "On the internet it has been very threatening.
"It has got ridiculous - activists from as far away as Australia are getting involved.
"The internet is the worst thing as not only are they threatening to physically destroy our business, but they are also tying to ruin our reputation online, too, by leaving negative reviews and comments.
"They want to close us down and people are threatening to smash the windows or petrol bomb the store. We live in fear and we’re up worrying at night - they are terrorising us."
The family has reported the threats to the police.
Tim Bonner, Chief Executive of the Countryside Alliance tweeted: "Cowardly, bullying and nasty - that’s animal rights activism summed up in one story. If you are anywhere near Ashford go and buy yourself a steak for the BBQ from Marlow Butchers."
