THIS is the moment a gang ‘of 30 teens’ sparked chaos and hurled chairs at waiters in front of horrified customers.
The shocking scenes were filmed as a group of yobs attacked a family restaurant at a seaside town in Kent.
Shocking scenes showed yobs confronting members of staff outside the restaurant[/caption]
One of the attackers started hurling chairs at the staff and smashed a window[/caption]
One member of staff chased one of the attackers down the street[/caption]
A gang of up to 30 youths tried to enter the Italian restaurant, Sardinia, in Broadstairs as terrified customers looked on.
The group were chasing another youth who had sought safety inside the restaurant.
The video circulating online shows the youths run toward the restaurant before some start attacking two male members of staff at the front door.
The staff closed the doors as the youth the group was chasing hid inside the restaurant.
Objects were hurled at the staff before a bare-chested male picked up a chair from outside and threw it, smashing one of the windows.
One staff member is seen restraining the other, who disappears inside while his colleague picks up a chair to defend himself.
More chairs are hurled and a male voice in the video is heard shouting “get him bro, get him”.
Two girls are also seen filming the attack before the second staff member appears and chases one of the attackers down the street.
A window was smashed and damages could reach up to £2,000.
According to restaurant manager Tony, there were four or five tables full inside when the attack happened.
He said: “They were trying to get to this boy who they already attacked to beat him again.
“We let him inside and shut the doors, but they attacked the staff and threw chairs.
“He was half their size, I don’t know why they would want to do this – there were about 30 of them.”
The resident who posted the shocking footage on X captioned the video: “Welcome to Thanet #Broadstairs.
“The sooner I can get out of this area, the better… getting worse by the week.”
Police responded by issuing a dispersal order throughout much of the town centre following scenes of chaos throughout the day.
A window of another business was broken in addition to reports of underage drinking and street fights.
Yobs were also reported hurling bottles at beach huts and people stealing from shops on the seafront.
A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police is aware of incidents of anti-social behaviour in the Broadstairs area including under-age street drinking, fighting and reports of aggressive behaviour towards staff at shops and restaurants during the evening of Thursday 19 June 2025.
“Officers attended and three arrests were made on suspicion of offences relating to public order, assault and criminal damage.
“Two boys aged 16 and 17, and a 15-year old girl, all from Thanet, have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
“Officers are currently investigating these incidents, and a dispersal order has been implemented due to ongoing concerns relating to issues caused by a small minority of young people in some public areas including the town centre and beaches.
“We fully understand that residents may be concerned about incidents of crime and disorder committed by the minority, however they should feel reassured that local officers will be on patrol in the area to provide a visible presence to prevent offences from occurring.”
