A takeaway has been banned from opening later because of there is already too much crime in the area, police have said
A takeaway in part of Blackpool town centre has been banned from opening until 5am after police have said there is already too much crime in the area. Soliman Fathy Salama had applied for a new premises licence for Mr Chef on Talbot Road, near the junction with Dickson Road, in premises formerly used as an RSPCA charity shop.
She added people leaving pubs and clubs gathered around the take-aways late at night meaning there was more chance of trouble breaking out. PC Pritchard said in her submission: “Street drinkers and youths looking for trouble have also been attracted to this area hoping to take advantage of the vulnerable and intoxicated.”Read more: Fears over 'delayed’ complaints to council about staff