Manhunt for suspects who flooded McDonald’s restaurant with mice in support of Palestine
Birmingham Police have released the mugshots of two people they’re looking for in connection with live mice being thrown inside McDonald’s restaurants.
There have been three incidents this week in which mice, some painted the colours of the Palestinian flag, were released inside three branches of the fast food chain.
The incidents took place in three different branches of McDonald’s in Birmingham.
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The force has named two men, Bilal Hussain and Amir Khan, as people they want to speak to in relation to the offences, which are being investigated as potential public nuisance offences.
They want anyone with information on their whereabouts to contact them straight away.
A statement from the force said: ‘We’ve already executed a number of warrants in our determination to arrest the pair who are suspected of being involved in the unacceptable and distressing incidents.
‘These happened off Regina Drive, Perry Barr, at around 1.30pm yesterday (31 October) and off Watson Road, Nechells, around 5.30pm on Monday. These are being treated as public nuisance offences.
‘We’re also investigating a similar incident off Coventry Road, Small Heath, at just before 9pm yesterday although it’s unclear if this is connected.
‘Our position is clear, this is appalling, and will not be tolerated. We will hunt down and prosecute anyone who commits such acts.
‘We’re stepping up patrols across the region and will be offering reassurance to our communities.’
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