And finally… eine kleine nacht musik tames Glasgow rowdies

The Daily Record reports that bosses at the restaurant, which is Scotland’s busiest branch, have drafted in Beethoven, Bach and Handel to calm down the yobs.

They hope that soothing melodies will reduce bother in the burger bar.

McDonald’s were ordered to employ stewards at the branch last June and there has been a huge drop in crime-related incidents on the premises since.

The company appealed the decision in February but it was upheld.

The council ruled the branch must employ four security staff on Friday and Saturday nights and one each day between Sunday and Thursday.

Police regularly patrol the area and two officers on horseback were spotted outside the restaurant on Wednesday.

Chief Inspector Mark Sutherland, Police Scotland’s Glasgow city centre commander, said: “The areas of Jamaica Street, Argyle Street and Union Street are extremely busy.

“Officers will continue to provide a high-visibility police presence in the area in order to reduce crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.”

McDonald’s branches have successfully used classical music to calm rowdy patrons before. A branch in Stockport, Greater Manchester, used the tactic two years ago following a spate of yobbish behaviour.

McDonald’s said: “Based on the advice of our security team, classical music is used by some restaurants as it encourages calm behaviour.

“Typically, classical music is used from early evening onwards.”