Shocking footage has emerged of an ugly brawl after a young store manager bravely confronted two women accused of stealing at a busy shopping centre in Sydney’s south-west.
The melee unfolded in front of shocked shoppers at Macarthur Square on Thursday afternoon after two women accused of stealing allegedly tried to leave a store with a trolley full of goods.
Police allege the women assaulted a female store manager who confronted them before security guards and an off-duty police officer rushed to her aid.
What began as a tense standoff quickly spiralled into mayhem when the women were stopped from leaving the centre.
‘Let me go now,’ one woman is heard screaming.
The other woman lunged forward and shoved the store manager, screaming repeatedly, ‘I’ll punch you.’
She then flew into a foul-mouthed tirade and hurled expletives as she tossed clothing and bags from her trolley across the ground.
She ended up on the ground as guards fought to restrain the pair.
‘Get off my daughter,’ the other woman was heard screaming.
Police are investigating the brawl sparked by two women accused of trying to leave a store with a trolley full of goods
Additional guards rushed in as the pair kicked, thrashed and screamed in resistance.
Despite the chaos, security eventually managed to pin them down until calm was restored.
Footage showed guards and retail staff keeping their composure during the fiery exchange.
The commotion unfolded metres away from shocked bystanders.
Staff have since been praised for their handling of the ordeal.
‘Security attended the scene immediately, and we are continuing to assist NSW Police with their enquiries,’ a Macarthur Square spokesperson told Daily Mail.
‘As always, the safety of our customers, retailers and staff is our number one priority.’
NSW Police confirmed that it is investigating the incident. No arrests or charges have yet been made.
The brawl broke out on Thursday afternoon at Macarthur Square (pictured)
‘A 23-year-old woman – who was the manager of a clothing store – stopped a woman who allegedly tried to leave the store without paying for clothing items,’ a spokesperson told Daily Mail.
‘An altercation occurred and the 23-year-old store manager was allegedly assaulted by the woman.’
‘Inquiries into the incident continue.’
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers.
