Incident at Daje Pizza
A brawl occurred at Daje Pizza restaurant on Sydney Road in Brunswick, Melbourne, last night. The incident resulted in one man being admitted to intensive care at the Royal Melbourne Hospital with head injuries; he is reported to be in stable condition. The restaurant owner, Andrea Caroli, sustained a black eye.
The violent incident at Daje Pizza left one man in intensive care with head injuries and the owner with a black eye.
Event Details
According to Caroli, the altercation began when three men entered the store. Customers present at the time promptly left the premises.
The brawl reportedly involved punches, chairs, a crowbar, and a fire extinguisher. CCTV cameras recorded the entire event.
Owner's Claims and Business Background
Caroli stated that he and his friend were forced to defend themselves during the incident. He claims that a rival pizza shop owner is behind the attack, citing threats he reportedly received during renovations last month.
The owner alleges a rival pizza shop owner is behind the attack, following reported threats received last month.
Daje Pizza had only opened on Tuesday prior to the incident. Despite the injuries and damages, Caroli confirmed he was preparing to serve customers again today.