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Man beats up 63-year-old after altercation over theatre seats, then, calmly leaves. Video

Eyewitnesses reported that the victim politely requested the pair to vacate their seats, which unexpectedly triggered a hostile response from the suspect.

July 21, 2023 / 19:02 IST
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The assailant walking out the theatre after a vicious attack on an elderly man. (Image: @MrsBarnesII/Twitter)

Chaos erupted at a theatre in Florida when an angry moviegoer launched a vicious attack on another patron over a seating disagreement. The shocking incident, which took place on July 10, was captured on tape and has since sparked outrage on social media.

According to authorities, the assailant, who remains unidentified, pummelled a 63-year-old man after a dispute arose over VIP seats. The victim and his wife had purchased the seats in advance, only to find the suspect and his female companion occupying them upon their arrival.

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Eyewitnesses reported that the victim politely requested the pair to vacate their seats, which unexpectedly triggered a hostile response from the suspect. The situation rapidly escalated as the perpetrator stood up and aggressively confronted the victim face-to-face.

Startling footage released by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office shows the suspect getting within inches of the victim's face before the altercation turned physical. The victim, attempting to create some distance, slightly pushed the aggressor away. Unfortunately, this minor push acted as a catalyst, prompting the suspect to launch a brutal attack on the senior citizen.
During the altercation, the victim stumbled on a set of stairs within the theatre, giving the assailant the opportunity to rain down a barrage of punches on his face. Other theatre patrons rushed to the victim's aid, trying to put an end to the senseless violence.

The aftermath of the attack left the man with injuries to his face and head.

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