Violent Attack at Buffalo Grill near Rouen
On the evening of Friday, October 31, a disturbance erupted at a Buffalo Grill restaurant in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, near Rouen. What began as a minor accident quickly escalated into a violent incident involving an intoxicated customer.
Incident Details
A waitress accidentally knocked over a bottle, triggering an aggressive reaction from a visibly intoxicated male patron. He punched the waitress in the face and dragged her several meters toward the restaurant exit.
The 53-year-old manager attempted to protect the waitress, but the assailant turned on him, striking and kicking him repeatedly in the face.
Immediate Response
- Staff and other customers alerted police promptly as panic spread.
- Both the waitress and manager were injured, but their lives are not at risk.
- Police arrested the assailant who had a blood alcohol content of 0.97 mg/L of exhaled air.
Legal and Investigative Actions
The suspect, known for having a suspended driver’s license, was taken into custody and faces charges of aggravated assault committed while intoxicated. A local police investigation is ongoing to clarify the circumstances and assess the injury severity.
The incident deeply shocked the restaurant staff, especially since the evening had been calm before the altercation escalated.
Author's summary: A routine evening at a Buffalo Grill near Rouen turned violent after an intoxicated customer assaulted staff, leading to arrests and an ongoing police investigation.