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Fahad Tariq

Asda bans teens from Govan store after staff physically and verbally abused

Asda has taken strict measures to stamp down on yobs who've been causing havoc in the Govan branch over recent weeks.

The supermarket giants have seen several incidents of staff members being verbally and physically abused by youngsters.

Bosses have now brought in a measure that'll ban under 18s from entering the Helen Street store after 6pm.

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The schoolchildren will only be allowed entry if they are with an adult.

A spokesperson for Asda said: "We have made the decision not to allow schoolchildren into our Govan, Glasgow store after 6pm following several cases of physical and verbal abuse towards our colleagues.

"We have also spoken to the police and local schools about this decision and will review the situation again after the summer holidays.”

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