CCTV footage described by reporting outlets shows a man leaving a Chinese restaurant in Manchester without paying. The incident occurs in the city centre. According to the accounts, staff notice the alleged non-payment as the diner exits and begin chasing him. The video clip shows the man walking toward the restaurant’s exit before he runs away, prompting the pursuit by staff. The reports identify the man’s footwear as flip-flops, and describe him as moving calmly at first before speeding up as he leaves the premises. The outlets publish the moment captured on CCTV, focusing on the diner’s departure and the response from restaurant employees. The reporting does not provide further details about the man’s identity, the amount allegedly owed, or the outcome of the chase. It also does not specify whether police are contacted or whether any charges are made. Overall, the accounts agree on the central elements: an alleged unpaid bill, the use of CCTV to capture the departure, and a staff pursuit in Manchester city centre.