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Wedding guests punch each other, throw chair in a brawl. Watch

A brawl between the wedding guests took place at a venue in Greater Manchester's Bolton. The video has gone viral on social media.

Published on: Sep 1, 2023, 15:17:45 IST
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A video of wedding guests engaging in a brawl has gone viral on social media. The video that is being widely circulated across various platforms shows an incident that took place at a venue Bolton in the UK’s Greater Manchester.

The image shows guests at a wedding fighting with each other. (Screengrab)
The image shows guests at a wedding fighting with each other. (Screengrab)

The viral video opens to show guests eating food at a wedding reception. The chaos starts when a person walks into the dining area, removes a guest’s hat, and hits him. The situation escalates quickly when others join in and engage in a physical fight. The video shows how the people not only punch each other but also throw chairs.

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“At around 8.30pm on Thursday 24 August 2023, officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a business in Prescott Street, Bolton. Officers were able to split up an ongoing fight and bring the situation under control. There were no life-changing or life-threatening injuries. One man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. Enquiries are currently ongoing,” said a spokesperson of Greater Manchester Police, reports Manchester Evening News.

Take a look at this CCTV footage of the fight at the wedding:

The video was posted on August 29. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated close to 68,000 views. Additionally, the share has received nearly 270 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the video.

What did X users say about this video of the fight at the wedding?

“Too much action going on. I need a bigger screen man,” posted an X user. “I feel for the groom in the background on the stage,” added another. “Was the butter chicken not up to standard?” joked a third. “Entertainment for six minutes straight,” commented a fourth. “Feel for the bride and groom - their big day ruined. Thousands spent no doubt and this happens!” wrote a fifth.

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More