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Birmingham McDonald's mice protest suspect arrested

A man has been arrested after boxes of live mice were released into McDonald's restaurants in Birmingham.

02 November 2023 · 02:10 UTC

A man has been arrested in connection with an incident where boxes of live mice were released into McDonald's restaurants in Birmingham. The release of mice, which was captured in videos on social media, occurred at branches in Star City, Perry Barr, and Small Heath.

Police are also searching for another individual, Billal Hussain, in connection with the incidents, which are being treated as public nuisance offenses. Both restaurants affected were temporarily closed for cleaning and pest control inspections.

A third incident similar in nature is also under investigation. The incidents have been deemed "unacceptable" and "distressing" by authorities.