LONDONERS have been left shocked after metal detectors were installed at the entrance of a McDonald’s branch in the city.
The metal detectors were spotted at the entrance of the fast-food chain’s outlet in Camberwell, South London yesterday.
Accompanied by several police officers seemingly standing guard, the installation has led Brits to slam the antisocial behaviour that has likely led to measures like this being taken in everyday situations.
A video taken by a passenger in a passing car shows at least four police officers standing by the entrance of the store, with a couple speaking to members of the public.
A woman in the background can be heard saying: “Something definitely happened for them to do it there.”
Between the guarding officers, two tall grey columns – believed to be the metal detectors – are visible on each side of the door.
As the camera pans away, another woman says: “That’s so dodge.”
The video was posted to social media yesterday with the caption: “Metal detectors outside McDonald’s in Camberwell yesterday.”
The clip has since received over 580 likes and more than 60 comments from users keen to share their views on the measures taken.
One wrote: “Why not start policing the streets? Stop and search? Actual deterrents for committing crimes?
“15-year-old stabs kid, gets life sentence (will be out by the time he’s 30).”
Another commented: “I could think of only a handful of times where I’ve been in a McDonald’s and a fight hasn’t broken out.
“Daytime, night time. Always brawling.”
A third said: “Well, they only bring them in when there’s been problems in the past.”
Another said: “Part and parcel of living in our once great capital city, and you were warned.”
A fifth wrote: “Totally pointless as anyone carrying a weapon simply won’t go into McDonald’s.
“Unless it’s there as an intelligence test?”
A McDonald’s spokesperson said today: “At McDonald’s, we want to be a good neighbour in the communities we serve.
“We have a strong working relationship with the local police in Camberwell and our restaurants support them with a number of initiatives to tackle issues and make Camberwell a more welcoming place for everyone.”
