Security Guard Injured During Scuffle At Newcastle Fast Food Restaurant

 BY IAN  CROUCH

Police are investigating a scuffle at a popular fast food restaurant in Newcastle which has left a security guard nursing a head injury.

Paramedics and police were called to the King Street McDonalds at about 3 o'clock on Sunday morning to reports a fight had broken out in the restaurant car park.

The company says the security guard tried to stop two individuals who were carrying alcohol from entering the store and the injured man was advised to go to hospital for observation purposes only.

The guard in his 20's was taken to the John Hunter in a stable condition.

UPDATE! Fifth Teenager Charged Over Cessnock McDonalds Fire

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Police have now charged a sixth teenager over the Cessnock McDonalds fire.

Following further inquiries, officers went to a home on Mayfield Street at Cessnock on Monday July 27 and arrested a 15-year-old girl.

She was taken to Cessnock Police Station and charged with damage property by fire and was granted conditional bail to face a children's court on Monday 11 August, 2020.

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A fifth teenager has been charged over allegedly lighting a fire at a Cessnock McDonalds.

About 3.30am on July 19, emergency services were called to the fast food restaurant on Allandale Road, Cessnock, after reports of a fire within the external playground area.

Four teenagers – two boys and two girls – have been charged over the incident. They remain before the courts.

Following ongoing inquiries, a 15-year-old boy attended Cessnock Police Station and was arrested about 2pm on Sunday 26th.

He was charged with damage property by fire and was granted conditional bail to appear at a children’s court on Monday 11 August 2020.

Inquiries are continuing into the incident.

Four Teenagers Charged Over Cessnock McDonalds Playground Fire

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Four teenagers have been charged over allegedly lighting a blaze at Cessnock McDonalds over the weekend.

About 3.30am on Sunday July 19, emergency services were called to a fast food restaurant on Allandale Road, Cessnock, after reports of a fire within the external playground area.

Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the flames a short time later.

Officers from Hunter Valley Police District commenced an investigation into the cause of the blaze.

Around 9am Thursday July 23rd,  police attended a high school in Cessnock, and arrested a 15-year-old boy.

Then about 2.40pm, officers attended another high school in Cessnock, where they arrested a 14-year-old boy.

Later that evening, two teenage girls – aged 16 and 17 – attended Cessnock Police Station where they were both arrested.

All four teenagers were charged with damage property by fire and were all granted conditional bail to appear at a children’s court on Monday 11 August 2020.

Inquiries are continuing into the incident.

The fire-damaged playground equipment at Cessnock McDonalds Picture: Fire & Rescue Kearsley

Police Investigate Suspicious Fire At Cessnock McDonalds

BY IAN CROUCH

Hunter Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after fire caused severe damage to the McDonalds Restaurant at Cessnock.

Firefighters were called to the store on Allandale Road at about 3.30am on Sunday (18 July 2020) to find an external playground and dining area on fire.

The flames spread to the roof of the restaurant and caused some internal damage before the fire was extinguished.

No-one was in the building at the time.

Police are treating the fire as suspicious.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The fire-damaged playground equipment at Cessnock McDonalds Picture: Fire & Rescue Kearsley

BREAKING! Police Investigate Armed Robbery At Belmont

BY IAN CROUCH

Lake Macquarie police are searching for a man who held up a fast food restaurant at Belmont.

The man walked into the McDonalds outlet on the Pacific Highway just after 10.30pm on Sunday and threatened a worker with knife while demanding cash.

He was handed a small sum of money from the cash til before running off.

No-one was injured and police are checking CCTV footage in a bid to identify the suspect.

Crash Forces Closure Of McDonalds At Raymond Terrace

BY IAN CROUCH

A freak accident has forced the closure of the McDonalds restaurant at Raymond Terrace overnight.

Police say a 72-year-old woman driving a Honda Jazz collided with a Silver Hyundai being driven by a 20-year-old man on William Bailey Street at about 6.00pm on Sunday.

One of the cars crashed through an outside wall of the drive-through, narrowly missing the restaurant itself.

No-one was injured, however the restaurant was closed while the mess was cleaned up - it's since re-opened this morning.

Police say no charges have been laid as a result of the crash.

Photos Courtesy Belinda Morley Facebook

Mayfield McDonalds Could Go 24Hrs

BY IAN CROUCH

The McDonalds restaurant at Mayfield could be re-built and go 24 hours if plans before Newcastle Council are approved.

The proponents want to knock down the existing restaurant on Maitland Road in stages and construct a larger one which also provide additional access from Dora Street.

However, residents are worried about moves to allow the restaurant to operate 24 hours, with concerns about an increase in anti-social behaviour, traffic and noise.

Council will hold a public meeting to discuss the plans tonight.

McDonalds Mayfield

Swansea McDonalds Allowed To Go 24Hrs

BY IAN CROUCH

Lake Macquarie Council has decided to allow the McDonalds Restaurant at Swansea to trade 24 hours a day, despite concerns from nearby residents.

However, it's not a final decision, with council approving a 12 month trial to extend the opening hours of the drive -through only, NOT the entire restaurant.

A petition of 52 residents was presented to council on Monday night amid concerns about litter, anti-social behaviour and noise from traffic and the drive through speaker box.

An acoustic expert has recommended a wall be built to shield residents from the noise, while McDonalds management says staff will be on duty to guard against anti-social behaviour.

Swansea McDonalds Drive Thru To Trial 24hr Trade. Photo lakemactoday.com.au