Coronavirus: Assault charges for Sydney man in alleged Woolies fight
A man has been charged after an alleged brawl in a Woolworths supermarket in Sydney's south-west, as coronavirus fears see shelves emptied by panicked shoppers.
NSW Police arrested a 39-year-old man at a home in Georges Hall yesterday evening.
Footage of yesterday's incident circulated on social media and showed a young man being led from the checkouts to the exit by Woolworths staff, before he allegedly raced back inside.
Woolworths staff are seen attempting to break up the fight between shoppers, escorting customers away from the scene. Supplied
A 54-year-old man was allegedly assaulted while he waited in a queue to pay for his groceries, police were told.
Police do not believe the two men were arguing over groceries.
The accused has been charged with common assault and will appear in Bankstown Local Court on April 1.
Share a tip-off, video or photo with us
Most viewed in Australia
Hastie rules out legal action against Hanson as bitter war of words escalates
‘Not one phone call, letter… nothing’: Family’s distress over huge ‘redevelopment’ project at famous Perth cemetery
Boxing coach’s shooting death not linked to gang feud, but police probe bikie links
‘Unimaginable loss’: Two children killed in horror crash on the way home from school
