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This is the moment a security guard lashed out at a young man in Leeds city centre and kicked him in the face while he was laid on the floor.

The security worker, who was contracted by McDonald's, kicked the man outside the fast food chain's restaurant in the St John's Centre on Merrion Street, shortly after 2am on Tuesday, November 26.

McDonald’s says it has launched an investigation into the "completely unacceptable" incident.

Witnesses say the victim and two of his friends had been abusive towards security staff after they were refused entry to McDonald's, because they appeared to be intoxciated.

Speaking anonymously, one man said the trio had thrown glass bottles at the door of the restaurant and attempted to assault security workers before the man was kicked.

A McDonald’s spokeswoman said: "It is completely unacceptable to see anyone behaving this way, and we are in the process of fully investigating the incident.

"The individual in question works for an external security company and will not be on duty at any of our restaurants while the investigation is ongoing.”

West Yorkshire Police has been contacted for information about the incident.

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