UK’s ‘WORST’ McDonald’s is so rife with dangerous behaviour it needs a bouncer- yobs throw lit FIREWORKS inside it
THE UK’s ‘worst’ McDonald’s is so dangerous that it needs a bouncer.
The fast food restaurant in Liscard, Merseyside, has been blighted by anti-social incidents over the past few years – including yobs throwing a lit firework inside it.
It is believed the attack was “revenge” by children who had been banned from the store.
One mum, who wished to remain anonymous, said that the “intimidating behaviour” seen at the restaurant was “worrying”.
She said: “I took my son to McDonald’s and I was shocked to see a police presence and lots of young kids just hanging round outside.
“While I was there I felt safe inside, but it was worrying to see a bouncer on the door and some of the kids started deliberately pushing each other against the window, which could be seen as intimidating behaviour.
“I realise it can be hard for children who want their own space and independence and it is hard finding a place to do that, but I would be annoyed if I found that is what my teenager wanted to do in the evening. The staff, and police especially, have better things to do.
“So I would encourage parents to speak to their children and talk about alternative spaces they can go to – although I fear that list is small for many reasons.”
A McDonald’s spokesperson confirmed they had “introduced a number of measures”, including hiring a bouncer for the restaurant.
They said: “We are aware of anti-social behaviour affecting the wider area, and have introduced a number of measures in our Liscard restaurant to support the police in tackling this issue.
“These include employing a security guard, and working proactively with Wirral Borough Council and community partners. We are committed to being a good neighbour in the local community.”
Cops also said that due to a number of reports of anti-social behaviour at McDonald’s and in the surrounding area an increased police presence was there.
Wirral’s local policing inspector Sharon Robinson said: “We have received reports of anti-social behaviour at McDonald’s Liscard and in the immediate area.
“As a result we have increased high-visibility patrols to deal with any issues and prevent offences from taking place.
“Our local policing team is in regular contact with the owner of the Liscard branch, and together we are working in partnership, including providing advice, to prevent issues from occurring.
“Anti-social behaviour is a community priority, and as part of this we are looking at improving environmental factors such as street lighting and CCTV in the area. “
She also urged parents and guardians to know where their child is and what they are up to so “they are not causing unnecessary distress to residents and those visiting Liscard”.
It comes as a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in a horror attack outside McDonald’s.
He was rushed to hospital in serious condition after the attack on Saturday night.