Multiple outlets report that a chef in Melbourne fights off a would-be car thief using a chair after a man approaches the restaurant while armed with a machete. Footage cited by the reports shows the chef confronting the attacker as the situation escalates, with the machete involved in the threat. The incident occurs at or near the restaurant premises, where the suspect is allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle.
The reports note that video footage captured the confrontation, showing the chef’s actions during the struggle. Both outlets describe the scene as alarming and emphasize the weapon and the restaurant setting, but they do not provide additional context such as the exact timing, the outcome for the suspect, or whether police have laid charges.
Overall, the accounts agree that the chef’s physical resistance with a chair helps end the immediate threat associated with the attempted car theft, and that the incident is documented through publicly shared footage.
