Update on man wanted after takeaway rampage at Spice Fusion in Bamber Bridge
“Pass me my food NOW!” the man raged in CCTV footage that went viral...
A man who went on the rampage at a local takeaway has come forward and apologised for his behaviour.
Footage of a customer going berserk at Spice Fusion in Bamber Bridge was captured on the takeaway’s CCTV and went viral yesterday after the business shared the video on Facebook.
The crazed customer is seen throwing items at staff before tearing apart the entrance to the counter and storming into the kitchen area, where he confronts takeaway workers.
The incident was reported to Lancashire Police, who said the man ‘kicked off’ because the card machine was broken. Having no cash, he was asked to pay by bank transfer - which caused him to explode in a frantic rage.
Lancashire Police said the man was wanted on suspicion of criminal damage and assault, and enquiries were underway to identify him.
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Since the man’s meltdown went viral, Spice Fusion has issued an update saying he has come forward and apologised.
They said he has offered to pay for the damage caused to the counter and the takeaway now considers the incident ‘resolved’.
Lancashire Police said they have not been made aware of the man having come forward. No arrests have been made at this stage and ‘enquiries are ongoing’.
Sharing the footage yesterday, Spice Fusion urged the man to come forward and said their staff “should never have to deal with this kind of behaviour simply for doing their job.”
They said: “We are posting this footage because we need help identifying the man shown in the video.
“This incident happened inside our takeaway. The man entered the kitchen area, became aggressive, assaulted/pushed members of our staff and caused damage to our property.
“Our staff should never have to deal with this kind of behaviour simply for doing their job.
“We are asking anyone who recognises this person to please contact us privately. Police have been informed.
“If you are the person in this video, we would strongly encourage you to contact us directly so that the damage can be addressed and this matter can be resolved properly.”