A shocking incident unfolded at a Tesco Extra branch in Fratton, Portsmouth, as a Tesco customer intervened when a brawl erupted between another customer and a security guard. Video footage of the incident has gone viral on social media, with many applauding the courageous intervention of the passerby.
The incident took place on Thursday evening and was captured on video by witnesses. The video shows a customer removing his jacket and shouting at the security guard before launching into a physical altercation. He is seen wildly swinging punches at the guard while yelling provocative statements.
As the situation escalated, a brave passerby rushed towards the scene and intervened, forcibly restraining the attacker and bringing him to the ground. The security guard, after getting back on his feet, was seen participating in subduing the aggressor, who was eventually led away from the scene towards the exit.
The incident garnered attention on social media, with many praising the individual who stepped in to protect others. One comment read, “The geezer who floored him is a security guard himself; well done for protecting the others.” Another commenter asked, “Who’s the legend that took him down?” The passerby’s intervention was widely hailed as heroic.
Tesco, the supermarket chain where the incident occurred, has confirmed its awareness of the situation. A company spokesperson stated that they are actively cooperating with the police in their inquiries into the incident. Tesco emphasized that the safety of both its colleagues and customers remains their top priority.
Hampshire Police provided further details regarding the incident, revealing that they had made an arrest in connection with the case. A 29-year-old man from Havant was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, racially aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, theft from a shop, and possession of a controlled drug of class B. The suspect has been granted police bail with conditions until Thursday, March 28, 2024, pending further investigations.
The video footage of the incident has garnered significant attention online, highlighting the importance of maintaining safety and order in public spaces.
