Royton bar bolsters security as 'idiots' are 'causing trouble'

Rumours on Market Square in Royton said the town has become "crazy mad busy" over the past few months due to a rise of new bars in the area.

In a post on social media, bosses at the bar then said the rise "unfortunately" meant a "lot of people that we don't know" are coming into the area.

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The popular music and karaoke venue implied incidents have increased as a result.

The bar said: "Some certainly don't know how to have a good time without causing us problems.

"Every week, for the last few months, there's been an idiot who wants to cause trouble."

As a result, the bar said it has now made the decision to ramp up security and take on door staff over weekends and bank holidays.

The bar added: "Just not worth my customers, staff or myself getting hurt.

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"We're all here for a good time."

Residents and customers in the area were mostly supportive of the idea.

A comment read: "Sad to hear but I understand if it's required."

Another, who said Rumours is a "fantastic pub", added: "Shame there is always one - and you have some fantastic friendly customers of all ages willing to enjoy the evenings."

The resident emplored the bar to "name, shame" and make a "photo gallery on the wall", while another asked if bosses could operate a 'pub watch' and get the culprits barred from every pub.

However, Rumours said: "We do, and it's not that easy."

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