Children as young as 10 assaulting security guards, swearing and throwing furniture around Middleton McDonald's

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The McDonald's in Middleton town centre

Police have warned parents that children believed to be as young as 10 have been displaying anti-social behaviour at the Middleton town centre McDonald’s.

Police say that “large groups of children as young as 10 or 11, ranging up to 15” have been throwing food and furniture around the fast food restaurant, as well as assaulting security guards.

The children are also said to have been using bad language, leaving other diners or parents to tell them off.

In a post on social media, the Middleton team say they have gathered CCTV and children “will be identified through local schools.”

The force added that any criminal complaints that have been reported are also being investigated.

A spokesperson for GMP Middleton said: “If you think your child might be congregating outside McDonalds in the town centre could you please assist us and advise them of some issues a small minority are causing there.

“Feeling confident in their large groups, children aged as little as 10 or 11 years and ranging up to 15 old are throwing furniture and food around and assaulting security guards etc.

“When asked to leave I think parents will be disgusted at the poor grasp of the English language that some of them have. It is a sad state of affairs when other diners/parents are having to tell off these kids for their language.

“We have CCTV footage of the children and will easily be able to identify them via our contacts at the local schools they attend, but if any of your children come home this even feeling hard done to by the McDonalds staff or by the Police for asking them to leave then feel free to contact us on 0161 856 8701. Officers from the Neighbourhood team will be only too happy to show the CCTV to you and discuss the issues.

“Any criminal complaints reported to us will be being dealt with using the CCTV we have and the identifications we will be able to obtain.

“Thank you for your help.”