Some protests just do take the cake… or on this case, the chips.
However 51-year-old David Shepherd was decided to place McDonald’s instead after his household’s UberEats order got here with half a dozen objects lacking.
The daddy-of-four headed to the department in Whitstable, Kent, and blocked the drive-thru whereas demanding the shop provide the lacking drinks and fries from his £80 order.
He sat on the counter whereas chatting to media – vowing to not transfer till his order was fulfilled, Kent On-line studies.
Mr Shepherd defined how he had purchased almost £80 in a supply for his household and a buddy who was staying with them.
Mr Shepherd, of Herne Bay, Kent, mentioned: ‘We phoned UberEats, however they’d solely refund a number of the lacking objects – which does us no good once we’re attempting to deal with our children to a meal.
David Shepherd, 51, pictured final night time sitting on the counter of the McDonald’s in Whitstable, Kent, together with his automobile blocking the drive-thru outdoors
‘Within the meantime, I made a decision to drive to McDonald’s to ask them to switch the lacking objects, however I used to be advised it was “in opposition to firm coverage” to take action.
‘At that time the meals was already chilly so we now have £80 price of a meal that we’re not getting.’
Full-time musician Mr Shepherd then contacted native media from his perch on the counter.
He advised Kent Reside: ‘I am sat right here watching issues on my telephone and I’ve completely no intention of transferring.
‘If which means asking my spouse to go residence and are available again with a charger, quilt and pillows, then so be it.
‘What’s ironic is that whereas I’ve been right here, quite a few individuals have are available in to complain about issues lacking from their order.’
The McDonald’s drive-thru in Chestfield in Whitstable, Kent, the place Mr Shepherd staged his protest
Finally Mr Shepherd left the scene after police attended.
‘I am not a naturally petty individual,’ added Mr Shepherd. ‘I have been concerned in protests about larger issues in life.’
A Kent Police spokesman mentioned: ‘Kent Police was made conscious of a civil dispute at McDonald’s in Thanet Means, Chestfield, at round 6.45pm on Wednesday 6 April 2023.
‘As no prison offences have been being reported, administration have been suggested to try to resolve the matter amicably however advised to name again if they’ve any considerations for his or her security and that of their prospects.
‘At round 8.20pm the pressure acquired a second name reporting {that a} man had develop into aggressive. Patrols attended and spoke to the person who agreed to settle the matter. No offences have been reported.’
McDonald’s and UberEats have been contacted for remark.