‘Name & Shame’: Group Of Men Run Out Of Indian Restaurant In UK Without Paying Bill | Video

Last Updated:August 13, 2025, 09:23 IST

A shocking video showed a group of men running out an Indian restaurant without paying the bill in England.

Men dine and dash at Indian restaurant in UK (Photo: Facebook/ The Independent)

In a shocking dine-and-dashing incident in the United Kingdom, a group of men were seen entering an Indian restaurant, having meals, and then rushing out without paying the bills in Northampton, England.

According to The Sun, the incident took place on August 5 at around 10.15 pm (local time) at Saffron restaurant in the city.

A video of them dining and then escaping went viral on social media. The restaurant posted the video on their Facebook page. As the men ran out of the restaurant, a staffer was seen chasing them to catch them; however, they had fled.

The restaurant also shared the image of the unpaid bill, which amounts to £197.30 (approximately a little over Rs 23,000).

Their meal bill had: four plain poppadoms for £5.60, a chutney tray for £2.20, two chargrilled lamb chops for £24, three chicken chat dishes for £30, two chicken tikka mains for £28, and two chicken tikka masalas for £32. They also ordered two boiled rice portions for £11, two garlic naans for £12, three chapatis for £12, a portion of chips for £4.50, and nine glass bottles of Coke (330ml each) for £36.

After the incident, the restaurant appealed to the people to help identify the men.

“Warning to Local Businesses. Last night at approximately 10:15 PM, four young men entered our restaurant, enjoyed a full meal, and left without paying. This kind of behaviour isn’t just theft, it affects hardworking small businesses and our local community," it said.

“We have reported the incident to the police, and footage has been handed over. We urge neighbouring businesses to stay alert. If you recognise these individuals or have any information, please contact us directly or report it to the police. Help us hold these people accountable, there’s no place for this kind of behaviour in our community. Name and shame. let’s protect each other," the eatery added.

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