A McDonald’s in the UK has introduced a unique system to deter anti-social behaviour from one particular restaurant following a spate of chaos from youths in the area.
The restaurant, located in the north Welsh town of Wrexham, has decided to begin playing classical music tracks from speakers during the evening time in a bid to stop youths from engaging in anti-social behaviour.
The move comes following a dispersal order being issued by police after problems emerged with gangs of young people in the area. A dispersal order provides UK police with extra powers to break up groups of two or more people.
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Among the reasons for issuing the order were allegations of assault, fire extinguishers being set off, and signs and coins being thrown at shop staff.
A police officer in the area got in touch with local businesses following the trouble with youths, with the fast food retailer agreeing to play classical music from 5pm.
On Thursday, Inspector Luke Hughes, of the Wrexham City policing team said, via North Wales Live: "I have spoken about these locations a few times and the concerns I have about youths gathering, as well as some of the behaviours we were starting to see that were causing concern and upset."
"We had multiple reports of one particular group of youths, that at times numbered 20-30, roaming between locations. There was more than one allegation of assault, a fire extinguisher set off, signs and coins thrown at shop staff and younger children chased by this group.
"I was absolutely appalled when I received the overnight incidents. I am determined to address this behaviour. We did apprehend a few and took a few home, but I’m not content that this will fix the issue long-term.”
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