Shoppers throw punches in packed Woolworths in front of shocked onlookers
A fight between shoppers broke out at a packed Woolworths in south-west Sydney as panic buying due to coronavirus sees empty shelves and high tensions.
Footage of the incident was posted to social media, and a young man can be seen being led from the checkouts to the exit by Woolworths staff.
WOOLWORTHS CUSTOMER CLASH#WATCH: Police were called in this afternoon after a clash between customers at Woolworths Bass Hill Plaza got out of hand. Woolworths has just released a statement saying they “will not tolerate violence of any kind from customers”. #9News
Posted by 9 News on Saturday, March 14, 2020
Two men get into a fist fight as shocked onlookers watch on.
Woolworths said it was aware of the incident and that it doesn’t tolerate any violence.
"We're grateful for the efforts of our team members to calm the situation down and pleased none of them were harmed," a Woolworths spokesperson said in a statement.
"Our team members are doing the very best they can to serve the needs of the community, so we ask customers to be respectful to them, and each other."
According to 9News, NSW Police arrested a 39-year-old man yesterday evening and he has been charged with common assault after the brawl.
Police do not believe that the two men were fighting over groceries.