India, May 11 -- A McDonald's near Thomas Edison High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, has banned patrons under the age of 21 years old and mandated entry on the basis of ID proof amid safety concerns over rising violence.

McDonald's in Fairfax County has installed a sign outlining the new age restriction and a doorbell.

It reads, "Due to repeated incidents of student violence, the location is temporarily closed for dine-in service to anyone under 21 years of age."

One of the latest incidents included a sizable number of youths, some of whom seemed to be from the local high school, transpired on Monday. According to NBC 4 Washington, the group screamed loudly, clashed, and stood on tables.

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