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A major high street chain has closed branches across the UK and warned customers not to rush to its shops amid safety concerns after huge crowds descended on shopping centres.

Chaos erupted at Swatch stores from New York to London as watch enthusiasts lined up for a highly anticipated new release — only for the massive crowds to force several locations to shut their doors.