A KEBAB shop that has been branded an “anti-social behaviour generator” wants to extend its opening hours despite fears raised by police.

Istanbul Kebab House on 67 Victoria Street in Windsor town centre wants to close its doors at 1:40am on Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:40am on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sundays, and 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.

However, objections from Thames Valley Police (TVP), nearby nightclub Atik, a resident, and deputy leader of the council Samantha Rayner triggered a licensing sub-committee on Monday, March 28 where councillors will determine the application’s fate.

TVP suggested the premises close at 1:40am seven days a week with no seasonable variation timings as it heavily criticised the kebab shop’s handling of anti-social behaviour, its customers, and incidents that occurred outside the premises.

Various written statements from various people who work for TVP have been provided who have witnessed rowdy behaviour, uncontrolled crowds and queues that spill into the street, and fights.

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The statements claim door staff and employees ‘ignore’ these incidents when they occur.

Incident and crime Sergeant Alasdair McLullich, who is based at Maidenhead police station, said he was assaulted by a male who was laying on the floor outside the kebab shop, which required six officers to attend to the male when he went to the hospital.

He said he had no assistance from Istanbul Kebab House despite it happening outside its premises. He has also seen “disorder” occur where hired security do not intervene or prevent incidents, requiring the police or door staff from the nearby Atik club.

Sgt McLullich added: “The customers will also be falling into the road as the pavement isn’t big enough to have a large volume of people standing on it which then also causes concerns for drivers.

“This does not appear to be noticed by the staff inside the shop or they just ignore it as it is all happening outside.

“It is obvious their concentration is focused on serving customers rather than the issues it is causing. We, the police, are then also having to move people back onto the pavement to prevent injury or try to move them on.”

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TVP also submitted multiple incident reports where fights occurred between night goers in the early mornings. Some reports claim the door staff had “no control” of the crowds.

Police and community support officer James Searle, who is based at Windsor police station, said extending the shop hours will be a “negative impact” on the community and residents.

He said: “I strongly believe that having these additional hours will cause customers who will at this point be already intoxicated to congregate in and around Victoria Street.

“This will lead to an increase in disorder and crime. The residents are already disturbed by noise from people gathering in the street around Istanbul Kebab House on Victoria Street and if this extension is granted, they would be affected further.”

Windsor resident Penelope Banham said the amount of litter drop is an “eyesore and a health hazard”. She also called the shop an “anti-social behaviour and litter generator” that “drains” TVP’s resources.