Wendy’s in Camden Town

WENDY’S has failed to convince licensers to let it keep its Camden Town branch open until 3am.

Councillors on Thursday heard concerns from the police that it would increase “levels of alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour” in the borough’s biggest crime hotspot.

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The burger chain’s lawyer questioned why the council was opening up Camden Town through pedestrianisation but at the same time “pushing them out” by restricting late licences, adding: “Wendy’s can be an ally to the licensing and police and the wider community.”

Licensing chair Jonathan Simpson said he could not support the application due to the “potential for public nuisance in the early hours, and taking into account the licensing policy”.