BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fight that started in the parking lot outside Brick Township’s Flaming Grill and Buffet ended inside the restaurant with multiple injuries and two arrests. The incident started as a road rage inside in the parking lot.
News 12 released the video this week: WATCH: Chaotic moments ensue when brawl breaks out inside Brick Township buffet
The shocking incident, which took place on May 13, was captured on video, revealing the tumultuous moments that unfolded at the Flaming Grill & Buffet.
According to the manager of the restaurant, neither the restaurant nor its employees were involved in the altercation. The fight originated from an argument in the parking lot, triggered by a driver’s use of a horn. The dispute quickly escalated and spilled into the restaurant, turning the peaceful atmosphere into one of turmoil.
In the recently released footage, everything appears calm inside the restaurant just moments before the clash. Suddenly, a rowdy group of individuals bursts through the door, creating an uproar. As the situation intensifies, a person rushes from a nearby table, triggering an all-out brawl.
The video captures people shouting, pounding, and even one individual being thrown into the buffet. Amidst the chaos, an employee is knocked down while attempting to intervene and restore order.
Tammy Stevens, the manager of Flaming Grill & Buffet, emphasized that neither the restaurant nor its staff had any involvement in the initial argument or the subsequent fight.
In the report, she confirmed that no weapons were used during the altercation. Stevens expressed her desire to dispel any misconceptions and reassure patrons that the restaurant remains a safe place to visit.
She mentioned that business has suffered a decline since the incident occurred.
Following the brawl, two individuals required medical treatment for injuries sustained during the altercation. The local police have identified the alleged instigator as 57-year-old Dean John Hughes. Hughes now faces charges of aggravated assault for reportedly striking two people with a champagne bottle during the fight.
Last month, a man stood up on a chair and yelled at customers after he lost his cell phone.
Flaming Grill and Buffet is a highly rated restaurant featured recently on Shore News Network.