Cape Town – A 50-year-old man in KwaZulu-Natal was reportedly arrested after repeatedly ramming his vehicle into a restaurant entrance following his ejection for disruptive behaviour.
The man and his girlfriend, both intoxicated, caused a scene at Nikos Coalgrill Greek restaurant, leading to their removal, IOL reported.
After being escorted out, the man assaulted the owner and later drove his car into the restaurant.
A drunk driver crashed into Nikos restaurant in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, earlier today. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The incident was captured on camera, and authorities are likely to investigate the matter further. The restaurant sustained damage, but thankfully, no… pic.twitter.com/CcWPo0iZsR
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The incident caused panic among patrons and damage to the property.
According to, East Coast Radio, KZN police spokesperson Thenjiswa Ngcobo confirmed the man was arrested after the incident
He is facing charges of reckless and negligent driving and is set to appear in court.
The restaurant was closed for repairs.
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