The violence occurred in this restaurant in Mions (Rhône). - Google street view

"Not in front of me, not in front of us, never accept the unacceptable," writes Rémy Torres, manager of the restaurant-pizzeria San Lorenzo, in Mions, in the suburbs of Lyon, on his Facebook page. On Friday night, service was in full swing when an argument broke out at a table. In front of stunned customers, a man grabbed a knife and placed it under the throat of his partner, threatening her. He then hit her in the face.

The restaurant team intervened quickly and the attacker was kept out of the room until the arrival of the gendarmerie, indicates Le Progrès . The victim is said to have left with her spouse, despite the disapproval of the gendarmes.

Placed in custody

“We were all shocked by this gratuitous violence. This man did not understand what he had done wrong, “reacts Rémy Torres.

The violent man was finally taken into custody on Saturday and should be brought to justice on Monday, Le Progrès indicates .

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