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MCDONALD’S could be forced to employ bouncers at one of it’s restaurants where a drug addict lay dead for five hours.

The fast food giant is fighting a ruling ordering it to beef up security at it’s Argyle Street outlet in Glasgow.

Council chiefs previously told McDonald’s to have four security guards on duty every evening following a surge in complaints from in and around the premises.

The move came after Police Scotland recorded over 200 incidents in just 14 months.

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McDonald’s appealed the decision at court, claiming the sanction was disproportionate and damaging it’s reputation.

They secured a partial victory when Sheriff Aisha Anwar sent the case back to licencing chiefs for further consideration.

Their decision is due tomorrow.

Police Scotland said the restaurant, located in a notorious crime hot spot dubbed ‘the four corners’, has become a drain on their resources, and they have had to implement hourly patrols in the area because of the volume of complaints.

Incidents include violent assaults, homophobic attacks and various breaches of the peace.

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On one occasion a drug addict lay dead in the restaurant’s toilets for five hours before police were informed.

A spokeswoman for McDonald’s told the Herald newspaper: “The safety of our customers and colleagues is of paramount importance to us and we will continue to work in partnership with the council, police, and local community going forward."

A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said it would be inappropriate to comment ahead of tomorrow’s meeting.

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