Police are searching for dozens of youths who rampaged through a McDonald's restaurant stealing burgers and drinks.

The frenzied yobs piled into the branch on Clumber Street in Nottingham - shouting as they leapt over the counter and grabbed soft drinks and burgers from the store's kitchen on Sunday evening August 21.

Other members of the mob filmed the uproar while terrified staff could only look on as the thugs made off with the stolen meals.

Nottinghamshire Police said around 20 of the youths stayed behind after ransacking the restaurant, hurling verbal abuse at the employees.

A McDonald's spokesman said: 'We're aware of an incident that took place at our Clumber Street restaurant on Sunday night. We were shocked and appalled by the incident which has absolutely no place in our restaurants.

'The incident was reported to the police who attended the restaurant. We will continue to support the police with any further investigations.'

Officers said the gang had also been preparing to attack another McDonald's branch in Milton Street but dispersed when police arrived at the scene.

No arrests have been made but a police investigation is under way.

A police spokesman said: 'We are treating this incident very seriously.

'This is a commercial burglary as the group forced their way behind the counter of a business and stole food and soft drinks.

'It is completely unacceptable.

'No arrests have been made yet, but we will be working with the Clumber Street McDonald's and carrying out CCTV inquiries to find those responsible.'