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Security guard floors one teenage boy and chokes another after being ‘slapped’ by one in amusement arcade row
THIS is the moment a teenager is thrown to the floor by a fuming security guard.
Shocking footage shows chaotic scenes outside a seaside amusement arcade as an argument between a doorman and two boys - thought to be 14 years old - descends into violence.
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Video taken of the incident at the Golden Palms Amusement Arcade in Torquay, Devon, shows one of the boys arguing with a bouncer.
The youngster, wearing a grey top and black tracksuit bottoms, can be seen standing close to the entrance, appearing to exchange angry words with the security guard.
Other youths can be heard chattering in the background, with one commenting on the older man's age.
A loud smacking sound can then be heard as the teen in the grey top lurches forward, appearing to slap the security guard.
The doorman then grabs the boy by his arm and they both rush forward before falling to the floor.
The security guard then scrambles to his feet, collecting what appears to be a walkie talkie that slipped from his grasp, before charging at another youth dressed all in black with red trainers.
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The doorman appears to grab the youngster in the black outfit by the neck.
Youngsters can be heard shouting: "Don't choke him," and: "Get off him!"
One repeatedly yells: "Mate, don't f***ing choke him, don't f***ing choke him."
The security guard appears to say: "Do you like it, do you?" before hurrying back inside the arcade.
Another youngster says: "Mate, he just punched him in the face."
The security guard pops back outside of the door and appears to continue the argument with the grey-shirted boy before the footage cuts off.
reported a parent of one of the boys informed police of the incident and said they had lodged a complaint with the arcade.
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Police said: "Police are investigating reports of an assault on a teenage boy in Cary Parade, Torquay, on Tuesday 26 October.
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"It was reported to police that there had been an altercation between a group of youths and a man.
"Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police via [email protected] or by telephone on 101, quoting crime reference CR/093752/21."
Management at the Golden Palms Amusement Arcade told The Sun they didn't wish to comment.
The parent told the website his son had been "defending" a pal, alleging the member of staff filmed the group on his phone and "threatened to find them after work".
He claimed his son was also left with scratches and marks following the incident.
A spokesperson for the Securities Industry Association told The Sun: "Protecting the public is our priority and combatting violence in the night-time economy is an important part of this.
"All door supervisors are trained in conflict management and on how to reduce the risk of situations escalating.
"Door Supervision licence holders are also required to take mandatory training in physical intervention, which emphasises the use of safe techniques.
"It also states that physical intervention should be used as a last resort, and that the use of strikes is high risk and should be avoided.
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"We have produced a short guide for safer physical intervention for door supervisors, which is a reminder on when you should use physical intervention (as a last resort) and what responsibility a door supervisor has when physically intervening.
"This information is available on our
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