{"id":119913,"date":"2023-11-01T20:59:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T20:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=119913"},"modified":"2023-11-01T20:59:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T20:59:32","slug":"mcdonalds-and-starbucks-hit-back-at-rodent-releasing-window-smashing-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/world-news\/mcdonalds-and-starbucks-hit-back-at-rodent-releasing-window-smashing-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonalds and Starbucks hit back at rodent-releasing, window-smashing attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"
McDonalds and Starbucks have responded to yet more attacks from pro-Palestinian activists on their UK branches.<\/p>\n
In one incident a window to the outlet in Bradford, Leeds, was smashed. Footage on social media shows at least two vandals in hoods using a hammer to smash the window and other parts of the exterior.<\/p>\n
It is understood the extensive damage will cost tens of thousands to repair. It comes as the activists demand Israel supporting businesses be boycotted.<\/p>\n
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Other incidents include an attack on McDonald's on Hard Ings Road, in Keighley \u2013 which is understood to have since re-opened. However, following an incident at a Starbucks on Bingley Street, the coffee shop remains closed.<\/p>\n
West Yorkshire Police said one person in his 20s had been arrested following the incident and inquiries were ongoing. In Birmingham, police raided the family home of a convicted fraudster in connection with a pro-Palestine stunt. Aamir Khan, 32, was not there at the time and is now a wanted man.<\/p>\n
Chief Inspector Paul Wood of Bradford District Police said: "We are aware of videos circulating on social media in relation to the incidents above. These incidents are understandably distressing to those locally, but thankfully no one was injured during these incidents.<\/p>\n
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"Enhanced high visibility patrols are being deployed in the Keighley and wider Bradford area to provide reassurance to the community."<\/p>\n
Following the attacks, MP for Keighley Robbie Moore said those impacted \u2013<\/span> residents, employees and customers \u2013 "have nothing to do with the situation in Gaza". He added that such action "will do nothing to solve the situation in the Middle East".<\/p>\n
One onlooker who saw the damage added: "They've really done a job on it. Nearly every window is smashed. The damage will probably cost tens of thousands to repair."<\/p>\n
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Another pro-Palestinian attack by activists included releasing mice sprayed with the colours of the country's flag into a McDonald's in Birmingham last week. Footage showed the activities chanted \u201cFree Palestine\u201d at the time.<\/p>\n
A McDonald's spokesperson said they "abhor violence of any kind" following the attack on their restaurant in Keighley, West Yorks. They added that the company does not fund or support "any governments" involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said: "We are dismayed by the disinformation and inaccurate reports regarding our position in response to the conflict in the Middle East. McDonald's Corporation is not funding or supporting any governments involved in this conflict, and any actions from our local Developmental Licensee business partners were made independently without McDonald's consent or approval.<\/p>\n
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"Our hearts are with all of the communities and families impacted by this crisis. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone. We are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our people in the region while supporting the communities where we operate."<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for Starbucks added: "We are aware of the incident at our Keighley store, which remains closed. The safety of our partners (employees) and customers is our highest priority and we will continue to work closely with local police as investigations continue."<\/p>\n
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