A man slapped a young waitress with a plate at a Nando’s restaurant in Stratford, London, after she placed their food on the table. CCTV footage reveals the waitress delivering food to a man, woman, and child. The man lunges forward and strikes her with a plate as she sets the food down.
The woman with him appears shocked, gathers the child, and leaves with the man following. The waitress shouts something before walking away, holding her face.
The incident, believed to have occurred on Monday, 20 August, was captured by CCTV cameras. Shocked onlookers watched as the family exited the restaurant.
Muslim man attacks a young waitress in @NandosUK in Stratford yesterday.
Will this violent thug be imprisoned?
Will Nando’s condemn this violent act against its staff member.
I doubt it.😡😡— Ashlea Simon (@AshleaSimonBF) August 21, 2024
The Metropolitan Police confirmed a report of assault was made at the time but was not promptly followed up by officers. They are investigating why this delay happened and acknowledged it did not meet the expected service standards.
The police have since contacted the victim, taken a statement, and will keep her updated on the investigation’s progress. They have yet to arrest anyone and are working to locate the man involved.
Nando’s has been approached for comment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What happened at the Nando’s in Stratford, London?
A man slapped a waitress with a plate after she served their food.
When did the incident at the Nando’s in Stratford occur?
The incident occurred on Monday, 20 August.
Was the man who slapped the waitress arrested?
No, there has been no arrest yet, and enquiries are ongoing.
How did the police respond to the assault report at Nando’s?
The police acknowledged a delay in handling the report and have since contacted the victim.
What did the Metropolitan Police say about the Nando’s incident?
The police admitted the initial response was inadequate and are investigating the case.