VANDAL ATTACK
Man, 32, arrested after pro-Palestine vandals released mice at McDonald’s in attacks on businesses supporting Israel
More and more clips keep popping up on social media
A MAN has been arrested after pro-Palestine vandals released mice and smashed windows at McDonald's in a string of attacks on businesses supporting Israel.
Shocking footage has shown the live rodents being tossed from bins and onto the floor in at least three different UK restaurants.
6
6
6
6
In one of the clips - which was uploaded to social media - the masked men can be heard yelling: "Free Palestine."
Palestinian flags can be seen, and more chanting can be heard, in other videos, too.
More footage has also been uploaded to TikTok of rats painted red, green and black - for the colours of the flag.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested this evening in connection with the incidents.
Read more on news
Police have also released an image of Billal Hussain who they want to speak to.
Elsewhere, the aftermath of another attack showed what appeared to be hammer marks scattered across a McDonald's restaurant's glass.
The attacks on the fast food giant are said to come from it supporting Israel.
However, McDonald's said this was "disinformation".
Most read in The Sun
McDonald's Corporation today told The Sun: "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.
"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."
West Midlands Police said: "We're releasing the image of a man wanted in connection with live rodents being thrown into restaurants in the region.
"We want to speak with Billal Hussain over incidents in Birmingham during the last few days.
"We're asking for anyone with information about the whereabouts of Hussain, 30, to contact us now.
"A 32-year-old man has this evening been arrested in connection with the incidents.
"We've already executed a number of warrants in our determination to arrest Hussain, who is 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.
READ MORE SUN STORIES
"We're stepping up patrols across the region and will be offering reassurance to our communities.
"Anyone with information to trace this pair can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101."
6
6
Topics